The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ) wishes to advise the public that it will be closing the zoo portion of the facility to the general public from today (15th March) through to 30th April.
“This action is being taken for the safety of the animals, members of the public who visit the zoo and animal care staff,” explained BAMZ Principal Curator Dr. Ian Walker.
“Hundreds of visitors come through our doors each week and, in this time of *social distancing and under the advice of Premier Burt and health organizations across the world to avoid gatherings of more than 50 people, we felt this was the most appropriate action to take.”
“We apologise to our loyal patrons and ask for their understanding at this time as we all do our best to protect our community from this disease.”
Further updates will be provided as necessary.
Members of the public are reminded to:
- Thoroughly wash your hands frequently using soap and water. If you are unable to use soap and water, use hand sanitizers;
- If you cough, please do so into your elbow or a tissue;
- Disinfect surfaces frequently, and;
- Avoid close contact with anyone displaying cough and fever symptoms.
Also, if you have a cough or a fever – please stay home. Do not go to your doctor’s office, do not go to the hospital; call your doctor. If you do not have a doctor, please call the hospital.
‘Social distancing’ measures are taken to restrict how, when and where people can gather to prevent, stop or slow the spread of infectious diseases. Social distancing measures include: maintaining at least one metre (three feet) distance between yourself and others in group settings, limiting large groups of people coming together, closing buildings, canceling events, reducing the use of non-essential public transport and recommending more people work from home.