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Fresno City Manager Wilma Quan said Sunday morning that the Fresno Chaffee Zoo will close until the end of March to comply with state guidelines aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
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“This difficult step is necessary to protect the health and safety of our patrons and our zoo staff.” — Fresno City Manager Wilma Quan
City and zoo leaders will reassess the closure at the end of the month, Quan said in a news release.
“This difficult step is necessary to protect the health and safety of our patrons and our zoo staff,” Quan said. “This decision is based on discussions with the Fresno Chaffee Zoo board chair and senior management, Mayor (Lee) Brand and the city council, and county officials. With an abundance of caution, we are doing everything we can to prevent the spread of the coronavirus so we can get back to enjoying the attractions and activities that make Fresno a great place to live.”
City Cancels Events Expected to Attract More Than 250 People
The Brand administration previously announced it would cancel all city-produced events, meetings, or conferences anticipated to attract more than 250 people. City staff is now determining which events will be affected by this decision.
City officials have contacted the operators of city-owned venues including the Convention Center, Selland Arena, the Saroyan Theater, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, and Granite Park to recommend actions that will reduce exposure from large public gatherings. Changes in events at those venues will be made in cooperation with event promoters.
Event Information
The latest information on whether events will be held is available by calling 3-1-1 or at www.fresno.gov.
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