EcoPark Buenos Aires: When Empty Enclosures Tell a Story
Some weeks ago I visited the Eco Park in Buenos Aires — a place that once was called a zoo.
The name changed, reflecting a societal shift in how people wish to relate to animals. Along with that change, many animals were relocated, and numerous enclosures now stand empty. Walking through the park, the absence is noticeable — spaces once occupied are now quiet. In many ways, this feels both hopeful and melancholic. Fewer animals, more space. A step forward. And yet, the animals who remain still depend entirely on human care, attention, and purpose.