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Cash-strapped Bronx Zoo evicting animals

April 23, 2009 By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS  

The recession is evicting hundreds of animalsfrom the Bronx Zoo.

Cash-strapped zoo officials told a New York City Councilcommittee Thursday that they need to send away deer, bats, foxes,antelopes and other creatures to zoos around the country.

Officials say they're also closing four exhibits to close a $15million budget shortfall.

The 114-year-old institution is the country's...

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