coronavirus+crisis

Zoos lose millions during pandemic: “Greatest crisis since World War II”

29. April 202128. April 2021

Published on rnd.de the 23.04.2021. | By: Hannah Scheiwe Zoos and aquariums are losing millions during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the VdZ (German Association of Zoological Gardens), it is the “greatest crisis since World War II”. » to the full article

Science, Zoos and Social Media in a Time of Crisis.

15. August 2020

history, media-echo

Published on medium.com the 20.04.2020. | By: Isaac Wadd The article provides interesting insights into the topics science, zoos and social media amidst the coronavirus crisis and its consequences. » to the full article

EAZA Statement on Culling of Animals During the COVID-19 Crisis

24. April 202023. April 2020

animal welfare, history, media-echo

Published on eaza.net the 15.04.2020. The European Zoo Association EAZA has made a clear statement on the alleged plans to cull animals during the COVID-19 pandemic, which were brought into play by the Neumünster Zoo. » more

Do zoos plan to euthanize animals because of the coronavirus?

16. April 202016. April 2020

animal welfare, education, history, media-echo

Exclusively for zoos.media – published on the 15th of April in 2020 (translated and updated version in English: 16th of April in 2020). Author: Philipp J. Kroiß Plans to euthanize zoo animals in Neumünster, Germany, had caused some irritation. The Association of Zoological Gardens (VdZ) has published a clarification on Twitter.

Coronavirus quarantine: Animals meet at the zoo

30. March 2020

history, media-echo

Published on boredpanda.com the 26.03.2020. | By: Neringa Utaraitė During the corona crisis, caretakers around the world have been showing animals at their zoo or aquarium the enclosures of other animals from a visitors’ perspective. Many animals saw each other for the very first time – even totally different species. » to the full article

Loro Parque: Statement by the Founder & President

29. April 2020

history, media-echo

Published on the Facebook page “Loro Parque News International” the 26.04.2020. | By: Wolfgang Kiessling In this video statement, the Founder & President of Loro Parque, Wolfgang Kiessling, addresses the public and provides insight on the well-being of both animals and employees at the zoo in Tenerife.

‘Iconic’ Rainbow Springs Nature Park confirmed to close, animals to be rehomed

24. March 202225. March 2022

history, media-echo

Published on nzherald.co.nz the 01.03.2022. Since New Zealand’s tourism is not expected to recover from Covid-19 measures in the next couple of years, Rainbow Springs Nature Park – home to the national kiwi hatchery – will be closing.

Aerosol physicist: The risk of infection outdoors is 0!

1. March 20211. March 2021

education, media-echo, research

Published on rtl.de the 20.02.2021. The statements made by aerosol physicist Gerhard Scheuch regarding the coronavirus give many people hope that at least outdoor activities will be enabled again – including zoos.

Go-for-rhino: Save Southafrica’s Rhinoceros!

12. September 202012. September 2020

conservation, media-echo

Published on mittelbayerische.de the 10.09.2020. | By: Kerstin Geske An article about the protection of rhinos – also in light of the coronavirus crisis and the lockdown.

Visiting the animals at Loro Parque is possible again

10. September 202010. September 2020

history, media-echo

Exclusively for zoos.media – 01.09.2020. Author: Philipp J. Kroiß Loro Parque is offering two different options to its visitors and those who stay at home in order to bring its animal ambassadors closer to them, despite the coronavirus.