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Zoos, wildlife sanctuaries re-evaluate protocols after tiger tests positive for coronavirus
Read full article: Zoos, wildlife sanctuaries re-evaluate protocols after tiger tests positive for coronavirusJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Zoos and wildlife sanctuaries across the nation are re-evaluating and revamping their protocols to ensure the safety of both animals and employees after a tiger at the Bronx Zoo tested positive for the new coronavirus over the weekend. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens said it’s taking it day by day and adjusting when it needs to. “Obviously, with a lot more hand washing than normal,” said Tracy Collins, spokesperson for Catty Shack Ranch. Nadia, a 4-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and Catty Shack Ranch are both in need of donations during this time, and you can find out how to donate by clicking on the links below: