MIAMI – In anticipation of large rain bands and gusty winds from a passing Hurricane Ian, Zoo Miami will shut on Tuesday and Wednesday.
In the course of that time, zoo staff members will work to guarantee that the zoo and all of its residents are adequately organized.
Though Miami is presently not inside of the forecast cone, sizeable wind and rain are probable from outer bands that could outcome in problems and interruption in products and services.
On Tuesday, the zoo’s employees will retailer any objects that might come to be airborne or vulnerable in strong winds. They will also take a look at and gasoline all products, such as vehicles and routine maintenance resources. The zoo’s inhabitants will be set in their night keeping regions early on Tuesday with food items and clean drinking water in planning for what probable will be an prolonged period of time of “what will ideally only be inclement weather conditions but all set for what could be even worse,” according to a statement from Zoo Miami.
On Wednesday, the employees assess any problems and examine flooding fears that may restrict sure animals from currently being returned to their community habitats.
If there are no important injury or flooding concerns, Zoo Miami will reopen to the community on Thursday.
