lahore zoo staff, animals tested for covid-19

Virus risk - Security measures at Lahore Zoo Pakistan.

The Lahore Zoo has also taken precautionary measures against the spread of corona virus in animals. Screening of animal care workers is being carried out while a lab is also being set up for tests on suspected animals.

The Lahore Zoo has also become a source of concern after the tiger was infected in the United States.

Veterinarians have found that cats and dogs are more likely to be infected with the virus.
Employees who live in close proximity to animals at the zoo are more likely to be infected. They will be screened for 50 employees who are in charge of feeding, cleaning and managing.

The zoo has also been closed to the public for several days due to the lockdown. According to the administration, no animal has shown any symptoms of the disease so far.

Cold in Punjab, Lahore Zoo troubled animals.
In Punjab, severe cold has also disturbed the animals. Efforts are being made to keep the animals in the Lahore Zoo warm.

At the zoo, the king of the jungle is unwell from the cold and worried about the lack of sunshine. Such is the case with the bear and he too prefers to stay in his room.

The bird cage is also warmed by the installation of light bulbs while the hamsters are also sitting in their cages. The adults and children who come here also take good care of the animals.

The administration has put dry paddy in the cages of many animals while some vitamins are being given along with gram, jaggery and maize in the diet.

According to experts, animals feel cold according to their age.

Lahore Zoo population likely to grow.
The lockdown proved to be very beneficial for the animals of Lahore Zoo. The animals had a great opportunity to breed in a calm environment.

In Lahore Zoo, there is no public gym and there is no one to harass the animals. The residents of the zoo are living a happy and peaceful life away from the noisy wine.

The benefits of complete silence during the lockdown are also evident. The animals are bred in a quiet environment and the animal population at the zoo is expected to grow further in the next few months.

Experts say that animals like to live in isolation from humans and their growth also increases in this environment.

Due to lack of space in the zoo, some pairs of lions are being considered for safari zoo.