At Junsele Zoo, complete corona readiness prevails.
The staff is divided and does not have coffee in the same room.
This has been the case since the pandemic began, with restrictions for both staff and visitors.
Now almost a year has passed with the pandemic and the thoughts of concern are creeping in for CEO Ulf Henriksson, especially after the latest alarms about infection transmission between animals and humans.
In January, two lions and a tiger at Borås Zoo were found to be infected with covid-19, and it is suspected that they were infected by humans.
The tiger became very ill and had to be killed.
Only three caretakers
So far, things have gone well in Junsele, but there are only three people who take care of the daily care of the animals.
So what about the animals if someone gets sick?
- Yes, that's what we're wondering.
If one of us should become ill with corona, it is not just a matter of calling the employment service and calling someone here, he says.
Routines important for taking care of all animals
The trio is well welded together.
There are around 100 animals in the park that need care every day.
Routines and the animal keepers' ability to see the different animals that they are well are very important.
- You have to read them, says Ulf Henriksson.
Five tigers
Then there are the five tigers who will have food three times a week - a procedure that requires long experience.
- I think it takes several months to train a new vet.
At least before I release someone to work here, says Ulf Henriksson.
So while waiting for the vaccine, they continue to keep their distance and spray their hands on Junsele Zoo.