Zoos

Mexican Zoo - Refuge for Animals During the Pandemic

- Kira, the tiger -

Kira, a two and a half year-old tiger, arrived at a zoo in Mexico's northeast in April after her owner could no longer feed her due to the coronavirus-induced economic collapse.

The imposing 130-kilogram tigress was sedated and transported in a cage by truck to her new home in Culiacan zoo in Sinaloa state.

Gaziantep Zoo takes measures against virus

In the Gaziantep Zoo in the southeastern province of Gaziantep, precautions have been taken within the scope of coronavirus measures.

In the zoo, which was already closed to visitors, is being disinfected at certain intervals and employees wearing protective clothing started feeding the animals with foods that would strengthen their immune system.

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