Zoo, Botanical Gardens reopen

Persons visiting the reopened zoo yesterday

The Guyana Zoological Park and Wildlife Rescue Centre and the Botanical Gardens, located in Georgetown, reopened to the public yesterday.

The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) announced the planned reopening last Friday in a post on its Facebook page.

Speaking with Stabroek News yesterday, Persia Martindale, the PAC Officer in the Public Communication and Outreach Department, said that although they have reopened, they still encourage persons to adhere to the various COVID-19 guidelines when visiting the zoo.