Limassol Zoo Under Fire After Summer Footage Sparks Outcry

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Video circulating online has reignited calls for the zoo’s closure, with critics raising concerns about animal welfare amid soaring temperatures.

Footage from Limassol Zoo has sparked strong reactions, with videos circulating on social media showing animals in conditions that have raised serious concerns about their welfare and care as temperatures climb to 39°C.

The images, which have been widely shared online, have intensified public debate over the operation of the facility.

Critics argue that the conditions shown in the footage are unsuitable for the animals and have renewed calls for the zoo’s immediate closure.

The video has prompted growing concern among animal welfare advocates and members of the public, who maintain that animals should not be kept in environments that fail to meet their physical and behavioural needs.

The footage continues to generate discussion online, adding fresh pressure on authorities to address concerns surrounding the zoo’s future.