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    Financially struggling zoos could be latest COVID-19 pandemic victims

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    Financially struggling zoos could be latest COVID-19 pandemic victims

    Hundreds of zoos across the US were ordered to close in March forcing layoffs and pay cuts

    Published:  August 03, 2020 16:26 Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor
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    San Francisco: Since the coronavirus pandemic began keeping visitors at home, the jaguars and chimpanzees at the Oakland Zoo have enjoyed the quiet, venturing out to areas of their exhibits they usually avoid. Image Credit: AP
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    The bears and petting pigs miss the children, though, and are seeking more attention from zookeepers. Image Credit: AP
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    Some things, however, haven't changed. The $55,000 in daily animal food costs have put the nearly 100-year-old zoo in a dire financial situation. Image Credit: AP
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    "We have already lost the bulk of our summer revenue and are living off whatever reserves we have left, but they are going to run out at some point," said Joel Parrott, president of the Oakland Zoo, home to 750 large animals. Image Credit: AP
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    The zoo and hundreds of others across the country were ordered to close in March _ the start of the busiest season for most animal parks _ forcing administrators to deal with the pandemic's financial impact through layoffs and pay cuts. Image Credit: AP
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    Even as they reopen, zoos and aquariums from Alaska to Florida are seeing few visitors, prompting administrators to plead for support from their communities to avoid permanent closure. Image Credit: AP
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    The Oakland Zoo has laid off more than 100 employees, primarily those who work with guests. Another 200 who care for animals and provide veterinary services and safety for the public and animals are still working and represent part of the zoo's $1.2 million a month in costs, Parrott said. Image Credit: AP
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    California officials this month allowed the zoo to reopen its outdoor areas Wednesday, but the animal park still faces a big challenge. Image Credit: AP
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    Guests provide more than 90% of revenue through tickets, concessions, rides, gifts and parties. But attendance and revenue in Oakland _ and around the country _ are falling short. Image Credit: AP
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    About 75% of the 220 U.S. zoos and aquariums represented by the association have reopened, but without additional assistance, they're facing very difficult decisions about further furloughs or layoffs and then ultimately about their survival. Image Credit: AP
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    Six in 10 members applied for assistance from the federal government's coronavirus relief package, but that financial support runs out this month. Image Credit: AP

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