Wild frontiers: Zoo, aquarium leaders discuss reopening strategy

The COVID-19 crisis plunged two major tourist attractions into uncharted waters. Now they’re figuring out how to safely welcome back visitors.

File. Florida Aquarium CEO Roger Germann.
File. Florida Aquarium CEO Roger Germann.
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For the leaders of two of Tampa’s biggest tourist attractions — The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park — the COVID-19 shutdown didn’t include a lot of downtime. They still had animals to care for around the clock, as well as important conservation and scientific work that couldn’t stop. 

 

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