Some documents on this site are saved in Portable Document Format . Advice and precautions for zoos, wildlife parks etc This advice updates that which was given on 24 February.
Most conventional zoos are now open or about to open.
There is no statutory requirement that zoos and wildlife parks should be closed to the public, unless they have a confirmed or suspected outbreak of the disease. If this does occur, or if an outbreak occurs in a neighbouring area, appropriate veterinary advice on epidemiological risk should be sought. Opening a zoo may very slightly increase the risk of introducing infection but the risk can be minimised by the application of precautionary measures. The question of opening is essentially one for the judgement of the individual enterprise. This note sets out the main risks and ways of managing them.