2026年2月16日, 蒙罗的爬行动动物园在30年后因金融斗争而关闭; 大部分爬行动物迁移, Monroe’s Reptile Zoo closed Feb. 16, 2026, after 30 years, due to financial struggles; most reptiles relocated, site to become mammal-focused.

2026年2月16日, 在运作30年后, 蒙罗(Monroe)在华盛顿门罗(Monroe)的Reproe Zoo(Reptile Zoo)被永久关闭, Monroe’s Reptile Zoo in Monroe, Washington, closed permanently on February 16, 2026, after 30 years of operation, citing ongoing financial struggles, declining attendance post-pandemic, and high renovation costs. 所有者Isaac Petersen说,维持企业的努力,包括2024年降低收入的价格上涨,都未能成功。 Owner Isaac Petersen said efforts to sustain the business, including a price increase in 2024 that reduced revenue, were unsuccessful. 130只爬行动物中约有100只被迁移到当地设施、动物园或私人专家处，而该地块将被重新开发为以哺乳动物为主的景点，展示水豚和水獭等动物。 About 100 of the 130 reptiles were relocated to local facilities, zoos, or private experts, while the property will be redeveloped into a mammal-focused attraction featuring animals like capybaras and otters. Scott Petersen的旅行爬行动物表演将继续作为单独的教育节目进行。 Scott Petersen’s traveling reptile shows will continue as separate educational programs.