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Rio’s Botanical Garden Turns 209 with Revamped Amazon Area

By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Jardim Botânico (Botanical Garden) of Rio de Janeiro celebrated their 209th anniversary earlier this week (June 13th), with announcement that visitors will be able to experience a piece of the Amazon here in the city, with the revitalization of the Amazonian park area.

The cleaning of the small lake within the space was supported by the National Water Agency (ANA). There is also the fisherman's hut that is similar to traditional Amazonian dwellings inside a small exhibition, along with replicas of animals of the region.

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