The Toronto zoo says it will be a "drive-thru experience" when it gets the green light to open its gates to visitors after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. "While it varies from facility to facility, there are some commonalities amongst them," said Jim Facette, executive directorof Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums. In April, the Toronto Zoo, Calgary Zoo and Vancouver Aquarium all said they were facing new financial strains because they typically rely on admissions and parking fees to pay for such necessities as food and environment upkeep. Meanwhile this week, the Toronto zoo also announced the birth of a healthy Masai giraffe calf, saying it is an important contribution to an endangered species. The zoo says it's closely monitoring the new calf but both it and its mother are doing well.

Source: CBC News May 14, 2020 22:30 UTC