A petition for Ruperta by Concerned Venezuelans reports that: "Update #1 22 hours ago Dear signers! Good News! Last June 15th 2017 the Caricuao Zoo director Erick Lenarduzzi was removed from his duties due to poor management of the zoo. This brings hope to the animals still leaving there. Ruperta is still there but at least in better conditions. Thank you for the support!!" Follow the link to see the source. Spread the word for Ruperta and the people of Venezuela.