Brookhaven, planning to close Holtsville zoo, seeking new homes for 100-plus animals

Brookhaven officials are in talks with local wildlife refuges and state environmental officials as they seek new homes for more than 100 animals that will be displaced next year with the closing of the Holtsville zoo.

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