Latin America, Caribbean Quick Takes | May/June 2021
Brazilian Zoo Welcomes 500 Animals, Many Rescued
Lemurs, flamingos, a yellow-headed alligator, and owls are some of the many animals guests will see at the Taubaté zoo in São Paulo. The zoo is home to Projeto Selva Viva, an initiative that provides treatment and care for abused or neglected animals rescued by Brazil’s Environmental Military Police.
“We receive animals that were in illegal possession, on a farm, or for sale,” explains José Walter Coli Júnior, project site manager. “They are brought by police, and then we do the work of treating the injuries and recovery so that they are released back into nature. Those who can’t get back to nature, stay with us.”
During the week, local schools visit the zoo to learn about the environment and endangered species, and on the weekends, the zoo opens to the public with opportunities to interact with some of the animals. Through Projeto Selva Viva, guests will see several species of reptiles, mammals, amphibians, arachnids, and birds.
Planet Hollywood Opens All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico
Guests can vacation on the vibrant beaches of Costa Mujeres this summer at Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun, the brand’s first all-inclusive resort in Mexico.
“It’s been an amazing journey leading my all-star cast of employees to prepare for the grand opening of Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun,” General Manager Jonathan Iriarte said in a statement. The highly anticipated resort was originally set to open in 2020.
Planet Hollywood will boast curated entertainment-themed experiences and authentic Hollywood memorabilia from 40 cult classics, as well as a blockbuster list of activities and adventures for travelers of all ages. The beachfront resort will also be the first Planet Hollywood property to debut Adult Scene, a new adults-only resort-within-a-resort concept. The resort features many amenities including 898 rooms, 11 world-class restaurants, nine bars, and a café, in addition to two specialty restaurants reserved exclusively for Adult Scene guests. Guests will also enjoy four pools, a lazy river, Jurassic Splash Park, and more.
“The Planet Hollywood brand is dedicated to delivering unique and memorable experiences, and with this new resort, we wanted to rewrite the script on what an all-inclusive vacation should look like. We can’t wait for our guests to experience the resort’s VIP lineup of features and attractions.”
