The Taronga Animal Park will be closed tomorrow at 5 p.m. (Photo of Sydney Morning Herald)
Sydney`s Taronga Animal Park (Taronga Zoo) will join the Taronga West Plains Zoo (Taronga Western Plains Zoo) in Dubo (Dubbo) at 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The two zoos, owned by taronga, became the new state`s latest group to temporarily shut down to curb the spread of the new crown virus.
According to the sydney morning herald, talunga said in a statement on its website that the "extremely difficult decision" was to respond to federal and new state health sector guidelines, especially social distance measures. These measures have forced the closure of unnecessary services throughout the state.
The decision comes after a number of initiatives have been taken to stop the spread of the virus, including delaying activities, closing indoor pavilions, making cashless and reducing the daily capacity of the two zoos.
The zoo has also shelved face-to-face activities and community participation projects, and is studying what services can be provided through digital platforms.
"We are committed to maintaining these measures, as long as public safety requires us ," he said in a statement. "
Although both the taronga zoo and the western plains zoo will be closed to the public, the necessary staff will continue to take care of the park`s animals, including native animals that will recover in their wildlife hospitals after this summer`s forest fire season.
A koala rescued during this summer`s forest fire season. (Photo of Sydney Morning Herald)
Taronga said its veterinarian told animals were less likely to be infected with the new crown virus, although it was possible. "Animals in zoos, if infected, may become a source of the virus and transmit it to humans. But this is unlikely to happen, and their threat, to public health will not be greater than that of other infected humans. "
Also included is the closure of the new luxury hotel at the Talunga Zoo Wildlife Retreat, as well as the accommodation at Tubo. Potential residents may choose to change their booking, obtain a voucher, or request a refund.
Talonga also said all tickets to the two zoos would be valid for 12 months from the date of purchase and said it was communicating with members.
Melbourne Zoo (Melbourne Zoo) also closed Tuesday until further notice.
