With an investment of 36 million 989 thousand 296 pesos, the Merida municipal government intends to build a new attraction at the Animaya zoo in Mérida, which will have felines as its main characteristic.
A felinarium called ‘Balam Balam’ has begun construction on more than 16,000 square meters at the Animaya zoo located in Ciudad Caucel.
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The attraction will have a labyrinth, another artificial lake and it is intended to have green areas among the characteristics that this new space will have for the preservation of feline fauna.
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It will consist of a service corridor with access and audiovisual areas featuring eight enclosures, which will be the habitat for these different species of felines.
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In the Animaya felinarium, 16 species are expected to live, among which are the African lion, Bengal tiger, jaguar, tigrillo, ocelot and jaguarundi or emuch.
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Its opening date is intended to be in the month of April 2024, although further information regarding this new animal space is unknown.
TYT Newsroom