State budget cuts threaten funding for zoos , aquariums and botanical gardens . Firing a porcupine and a frog may be a cute way to get publicity for their budget woes , but it 's a serious matter and zoo officials say the recession will certainly affect the animals . New York 's 130 zoos , aquariums and botanical gardens will lose $ 42 million . The Los Angeles Zoo : Some animals wo n't be replaced ; others may go to zoos , sanctuaries . Gordon in Florida , Maryland , New York 's and North Carolina face budget cuts .
State budget cuts threaten funding for zoos , aquariums and botanical gardens . New York 's 130 zoos , aquariums and botanical gardens will lose $ 42 million . The Los Angeles Zoo : Some animals wo n't be replaced ; others may go to zoos , sanctuaries . Gordon in Florida , Maryland , New York 's and North Carolina face budget cuts .