Singapore Zoo’s African lions recover from COVID-19, exhibit to reopen

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Zoo’s African lion exhibit will reopen on Saturday (Nov 27) after the animals made a full restoration from COVID-19.“The lions have fully recovered after testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 on Nov 9, 2021,” a Mandai Wildlife Group spokesperson stated on Friday.“As a precaution, the entire lion delight had been quarantined and carefully monitored by our veterinarians and animal care group.“The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) lifted the isolation order on the African lions on Nov 23, 2021, as the lions no longer showed any symptoms.”The Night Safari’s Asiatic lions are nonetheless in isolation although, as they proceed to present delicate signs of COVID-19. However, they're all “bright, alert and recovering well”, stated the spokesperson.“The animal care and veterinary teams continue to provide them with the necessary care and ensure they stay well-hydrated.”No different species have been noticed exhibiting signs of the virus, the spokesperson added. All Mandai Wildlife Group keepers who examined optimistic for COVID-19 have additionally recovered and are again at work.AVS reported on Nov 9 that 4 Asiatic lions on the Night Safari had examined optimistic for COVID-19 after being uncovered to contaminated employees from Mandai Wildlife Group. A day later, it stated that an African lion on the Singapore Zoo additionally examined optimistic.All the lions within the two prides have been thought of COVID-19-positive after these infections have been detected, Mandai Wildlife Group stated in response to a CNA question. Not each lion was examined.A complete of 9 Asiatic lions on the Night Safari and 5 African lions on the Singapore Zoo have been remoted in two separate teams because of the infections.The Asiatic lion exhibit has been closed since Nov 7, whereas the African lion exhibit was closed on Nov 9.