[ZTABullwinkle]

Originally Posted by ZTAngel

What are they doing with all the animals at the San Diego Zoo? Has anyone heard anything?

I just saw this posted on another website:

Wild Animal Park reports loss of only 2 animals
Posted @ 12:21 PM

Of the over 3,500 animals that reside at the Wild Animal Park reports that of the 3,500-plus animals in its enclosure, two animals (a clapper rail and a kiang) were lost due to complications from the fire. More than 600 acres surrounding the Wild Animal Park were burned. These were open buffer zone areas and not exhibit space.

The California condors and other endangered bird species, as well as other mammals, have been returned to their homes while others are in the process of being moved, the Park reports. The rest of the animals remain safe, secure, and have weathered the firestorm well.

The Wild Animal Park did lose one of the empty condor breeding facilities to the fire as well as a storage facility containing Festival of Lights event materials.

Winds have damaged trees throughout the Park, but again the animals and exhibits have weathered the storm. A core group of employees is on hand to care for the wildlife. Other employees and some contractors are currently assisting with clean up and restoration efforts.

The Wild Animal Park is closed today (Wednesday, Oct. 24). The current plan is to re-open on Thursday, Oct. 25. Pre-purchased tickets can be exchanged for admittance to the San Diego Zoo by visiting the Zoo’s Guest Relations window.