Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo Reopened for the first time in about two months 13:20 on June 1
The Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, which was closed due to the effects of the new coronavirus, has resumed operations for the first time in a day, about two months later.
Asahiyama Zoo was closed for business preparations from the beginning of April to summer, and after that, it was closed due to a road closure request following the government's declaration of an emergency.
Then, it restarted after about 2 months on the 1st, and parents and children visited with the opening of the park at 9:30 am.
At the zoo, as a measure to prevent infections, in addition to marking the standing position at intervals of 2 meters so that visitors can keep a certain distance in places where people can easily gather, such as at ticket offices and entrances to the main gate, disinfectant sprays and disinfectants are added. I prepared a mat containing liquid.
In the park, three Amur tigers, which were born in February this year, were opened to the public for the first time, and visitors took pictures.
A man in his 30s who visited with his 3-year-old daughter said, "I'm happy that my daughter wanted to come all the time, so I'm happy to open it. Since infection prevention measures are taken, I can look around with confidence." It was.
Former Chairman Bando of Asahiyama Zoo said, "I'm glad I was able to resume business. I would like to gradually restore the original zoo appearance."