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Denver Zoo Tigers will be among the first animals at the Denver Zoo to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Up until recently, almost all of the focus on preventing the spread of the coronavirus has been on humans, but now scientists are looking at preventing the virus in other species. This month, zoos across the country including the Denver Zoo will begin vaccinating some of their animals against COVID-19. Last year, several zoos reported positive cases in animals, including seven tigers and lions at the Bronx Zoo. Cases of transmission between humans and animals are rare, but can happen. The CDC says the initial exposure event for the pandemic came from an animal, most likely a bat. But there’s still a lot about the coronavirus that’s unknown, especially in animals. ....
The Denver Zoo has been ranked as one of the best and most ethical zoos in the United States by Travel + Leisure. The 84-acre zoo that is home to lions, zebras and elephants was joined alongside world renown facilities such as the San Diego Zoo, Disney s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and the Smithsonian s National Zoo in Washington D.C. The list was complied by using the Association of Zoos and Aquariums list of accredited locations that provide excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things, according to AZA s website. There s a huge difference between a zoo and an accredited zoo, and when you look at that list of zoos there is a big difference between animal care and conservation efforts, said Jake Kubie, a spokesperson for the Denver Zoo. ....