Jones v. Beame

Defendants move to dismiss the complaint on various grounds. Essentially, the action seeks to close the Central Park, Prospect Park and Flushing Meadow zoos, and to transfer the animals to the New York Zoological Park, known as the Bronx Zoo. Plaintiffs are various individuals and organizations claiming a special concern and interest about the welfare of animals. Defendants are the City of New York, which operates the challenged zoos, and various of its officials; New York Zoological Society, which operates the Bronx Zoo, and various of its officials; and New York Medical College Flower and…