Inside London Zoo during lockdown as rare ‘African Unicorn’ prepares to give birth
Staff are eagerly awaiting the birth of her baby, which is due any dayOkapi are an endangered species nicknamed the 'African unicorn' due to their elusive natureAnd it's not just London Zoo that's had some new arrivals - a rare spider monkey was welcomed at Drayton Manor, StaffsCredit: Twycross Zoo
Meghan was later moved to Chester Zoo as part of an international breeding programme — and offspring are very much needed if the species is to survive. This meant Gemma and fellow keeper Megan Harber, who had spent months ensuring Oni was at ease with the procedure, had to teach colleagues via video calls.
“Apart from Christmas Day, it’s the first time in my career I’ve worked at the zoo without the public being there. It was so quiet.”After noticing emergency services stopping to look at giraffes through the fence while on their breaks, the zoo decided in April to set up an illuminated sign of appreciation for NHS workers outside its Giraffe House.
Keepers working with at-risk species, such as big cats, wear masks and gloves to reduce the chances of infection. Prior to that, the Government had warned zoos and animal parks they might have to stay closed indefinitely — before making a U-turn following a campaign spearheaded by The Sun.
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