Dominican Zoo Becomes Wildlife Refuge | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Dominican Republic’s lone zoo is becoming an emergency shelter for rescued wildlife—crocodiles, flamingos, tigers—all seized from illegal traffickers. Flamingos, often wing-clipped and fed white bread, are being rehabilitated with strict diets before release. The zoo now also houses animals confiscated in Puerto Rico, including caimans linked to drug cartels, revealing a regional crisis. Authorities race against time in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse to stop the trade before more species vanish. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…