Ernesto Zazueta
Ernesto Zazueta is the president of Santuario Ostok, a wildlife sanctuary in Culiacán, Sinaloa, known for his dedication to rescuing and caring for animals. Recently, Zazueta made headlines for orchestrating the unprecedented relocation of over 700 animals from his sanctuary to a safer environment in Mazatlán, due to escalating violence in the region caused by drug cartel conflicts. His actions have been described as an act of resistance and love for the animals, highlighting the struggles faced by both wildlife and caregivers in areas affected by organized crime.
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El presidente de AZCARM, Ernesto Zazueta, enfatizó que la experiencia del personal resulta determinante para evitar desenlaces fatales.
Presupuesto de Profepa cae 43.2% desde 2018; recortes afectan inspecciones a predios como el del tigre Kenzo
Mexico· 2026-07-15
Ernesto Zazueta, president of the Association of Zoos, Breeders, and Aquariums of Mexico, explained that centers housing wildlife must have specific contingency protocols for animal escapes.
Muerte del tigre Kenzo, ¿seguridad o mal protocolo?Mexico· 2026-07-03
Ernesto Zazueta, president of the refuge, expressed the importance of relocating the animals to escape violence.
Por violencia, reubican a más de 700 animales de refugio en Culiacán; "Ya no van a escuchar los balazos"Mexico· 2025-05-21