Covid-19 and Zoos and Aquariums

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Covid-19 and Zoos and Aquariums

Zoos around the world are faced with threats presented by the novel coronavirus Covid-19. This could mean temporary zoo closure, sick staff and primates. There are multiple other related considerations to take on board. Hopefully the list below will raise issues to be discussed in preparedness.

Flu at the Zoo: Emergency Management Training for the Nation’s Zoos and Aquariums

https://www.degruyter.com/view/j/jhsem.2014.11.issue-3/jhsem-2013-0052/jhsem-2013-0052.xml

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) : Information and Preparedness Resources

https://zahp.aza.org/

WAZA - Storms on the Horizon (disaster edition)

https://issuu.com/waza/docs/waza-n_2019-1_190524_web

Zoo Preparedness Exercise

https://zahp.aza.org/FADresponseexercise/story_html5.html

Secure Zoo Strategy

https://securezoostrategy.org/build-facility-plan/

Concept of Operations Plan

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/downloads/animal_diseases/ai/hpai-zoo-conops.pdf

When Disaster Strikes, the Zoo Must Go On

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-do-you-feed-zoo-during-disaster-180964838/

Contingency Planning for the Exotic Animal Industry

https://zahp.aza.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Contingency-Planning-Workbook.pdf

Emergency preparedness in zoos and aquariums

https://phys.org/news/2014-11-emergency-preparedness-zoos-aquariums.html

Zoo and Aquarium Safety

https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2332/safety-example-practices-for-aquariums-zoos-2015-.pdf

Even Zoos Are Learning the Art of Doomsday Prepping

https://www.wired.com/story/even-zoos-are-learning-the-art-of-doomsday-prepping/

What Makes a Good Zoo - A Personal Journey

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