Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(108,023 posts)
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 04:29 PM Mar 2020

Woodland Park Zoo To Close Until March 31, After Governor's Order

SEATTLE, WA — Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo will close to the public Thursday and remain shuttered through at least March 31, the zoo announced Wednesday.

Zoo officials cited the directive from Gov. Jay Inslee barring large public gatherings in three Washington counties until further notice. King County Executive Dow Constantine said gatherings with fewer than 250 people should also be canceled unless they can meet specific protocols outlined by public health officials.

Woodland Park said animals will continue to receive care and attention as normal, and promised to share photos and updates with the public throughout the closure.

"We currently have a surplus of essential food and medical supplies for our animals and will prepare contingencies and proactively monitor our supply chain to assure essentials remain on-hand through the coming months," the zoo wrote on Twitter. "Your support during this time is why we are so very fortunate to consider you all a part of the Woodland Park Zoo family."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/woodland-park-zoo-to-close-until-march-31-after-governor-s-order/ar-BB11413U?ocid=hplocalnews

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Washington»Woodland Park Zoo To Clos...