Attleboro Zoo's Future in Private Hands | Providence News

Attleboro’s mayor is exploring privatizing the Capron Park Zoo to tackle a looming $4.7 million budget shortfall—nearly double last year’s deficit. A request for information will go out this fall to gauge interest from private groups, including nonprofits, as the city seeks long-term relief. While the zoo stayed open this year thanks to $900K in funding, the mayor insists this is just the first step in exploring all options. Zoo staff and the longtime curator, concerned for the animals’ welfare, hope operations remain stable regardless of ownership. Surprisingly, public turnout has surged since funding talks began, signaling community support as the zoo’s future unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d3979b0428b3dc03