Does the eco-park deteriorate animals?

He was born in the former Zoo 18 years ago and when the conversion of this space to Ecoparque was launched, it could not be moved. This Tuesday morning, Shaki died of widespread decompensation, as confirmed by the Ministry of the Environment and Public Space of the city in the afternoon.

The information was disclosed ten days after the death of Ruth, 24 years old, of a widespread infection, amidst the controversy over the transfer of animals from this space.

The first clue that something was wrong with Shaki were the symptoms of colic, which was treated immediately, indicated ministry sources. But the treatment did not work and the animal eventually died.

In the coming hours, the autopsy will be done to have details on the cause of death. Additional studies will also be performed, such as histopathology, cultures and cytology. Giraffes can live in captivity up to 35 years old.

In August 2017, the Buenos Aires Zoo was closed to begin the conversion work at Ecoparque. And although many animals have been displaced, Shaki, Buddy – her partner – and Ciro – her baby – have remained. "The idea is not to have more giraffes, but the derivation of an animal of this size is very difficult," said park animal behavior coordinator, Eugenia Dahdah. , last May.

Is it then that the Buenos Aires wiring and bridges make it impossible to move animals in avenues and highways?

Overall, the environment of giraffes has improved in recent years. He had leveled and changed the soil so that they would not stumble and fall off. A 115 square meter quincho had also been built to allow them to have shade, and they had fitted the feeders, the electrical installation, the drains, the stoves and the water system. ;lighting.

Organizations that protect animal rights have protested several times about their status in the Ecopark. "There is no sanctuary for giraffes, but at least you have to take them out of the exhibition and give them the best quality of life possible," said Carolina Martín, one of the founders of the badociation Proyecto 4 Patas.