Launch of a petition to “save” the new bioparc project

In Geneva. Consequently, a petition was launched on Friday to “save” the project of the new bioparc planned on the Belle-Idée site in Thônex. Similarly, The Association of Friends of the Bioparc fears that the Canton would question the new infrastructure by demanding modifications. Meanwhile, compared to the initial project. Moreover, – Launch petition "save" new bioparc

(Keystone-ATS) The association recalls Friday in a press release that the project which includes a “biodôme” has been the subject of administrative procedures since 2022. “We launch petition “save” new bioparc are asked to put the work on the profession and review everything,” she notes.

But this biodomial as well as the whole park were designed with architects supported by animal welfare specialists. in consultation with all the bioparc partners, adds the association. The new bioparc project must also generate essential income for the accomplishment of its missions.

The bioparc, currently cramped in Bellevue, takes care of both local and exotic species. More than 600 animals from seizures or abandonments are hosted in this park which welcomed 70,000 visitors in 2024.

The petitioners thus ask the cantonal authorities to grant authorization to build to the initial project. This approach follows a letter received in June by the bioparc concerning a prior request for building permission. The canton estimated that the project was out of framework and ostentatious.

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In an interview published at the end of June in the Genève gallery. the State Councilor launch petition “save” new bioparc in charge of the file, Antonio Hodgers, explained that “the initial project was aimed at an animal care center, with some visitors. There, one has the impression that animals serve as a pretext for a lucrative leisure center, on public ground ”. But he defends himself from wanting to sink the project.

The bioparc decided to put the project on a break until the departure of Antonio Hodgers. The resigning state councilor ended his mandate on October 31. The signatures will be given after this date.