# Loire: Saint-Martin-la-Plaine zoo takes in increasing numbers of abandoned exotic animals

> The Saint-Martin-la-Plaine zoo regularly takes in abandoned or seized exotic animals, including a boa found in front of Emmaüs. The facility warns about illegal possession and trade of these animals.

**In brief**: Society event (severity: low) in Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (Loire), first detected on 3 November 2026 at 06:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 3 November 2026 at 06:00.

- Category: Society
- Severity: Low
- Place: Saint-Martin-la-Plaine — Loire
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 06:00
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 06:00
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/7740-loire-saint-martin-la-plaine-zoo-takes-in-increasing-numbers-of-abandoned

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Loire. « Un boa abandonné devant Emmaüs » : le zoo de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine récupère de plus en plus d'animaux exotiques](https://www.leprogres.fr/societe/2026/11/03/un-boa-abandonne-devant-emmaus-a-lyon-les-arrivees-des-animaux-exotiques-explosent-au-parc-zoologique) — Le Progrès, 3 November 2026 at 06:00

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