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- ↑ Gill, Meagan (2021-05-14). "Stanley Park Once Had A Zoo And Here's What It Was Like". 604 Now. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ↑ Ibrahim, Hadeel (Apr 30, 2020). "Cherry Brook Zoo announces permanent closure". CBC News.
- ↑ Debison, Amanda (2015-04-02). "The Maritime Reptile Zoo closes its doors after 'harsh winter'". Atlantic CTV. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ↑ Aalders, Celina (December 26, 2023). "Beloved Oaklawn Farm Zoo closes its doors after 4 decades in business". CBC News.
- ↑ Shah, Maryam. "Bowmanville Zoo closes its doors for good". Toronto Sun, 10 October 2016.