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2026Puma enclosure project is complete
Puma enclosure project is complete
July 3, 2026
On July 3, 2026, the architectural project for the puma enclosure was completed, designed by Ana Clara Barreto Porfírio. It was prepared for submission to IBAMA, the Minas Gerais state forestry institute (IEF), and CETAS Juiz de Fora — a technical document for environmental agencies, with no construction underway yet.
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