The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Fragile Balance of a Small Zoo: the Case of Pistoia Zoo in Italy

What is it about?

Zoos and aquaria aim to conserve biodiversity through educational, recreational, research and integrated conservation activities which are based on a strong cooperation both at national and international level. The Covid-19 pandemic and the associated global crisis have provoked complex and multifaceted consequences for the whole zoological community, especially for private institutions. Here, we present the main challenges and opportunities arisen from the on-going crisis, focusing on Pistoia Zoo (Italy) as a case study. We discuss ethical and operational constraints and examine potential perspectives which could characterize the upcoming future of zoological facilities.

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