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Zoo to close temporarily

By Staff Editor Sun, July 19 2026, 2:01 AM GMT-4

The Guyana Zoological Park will be temporarily closed to the public as preparatory works begin for planned improvements to the facility.

The Department of Public Information (DPI) said that the preparatory works are an important step in improving conditions for the animals and preparing the site for future improvements. The closure is also necessary to ensure the safety of visitors, staff and the animals while these initial works are undertaken.

Animal welfare will remain the highest priority throughout this period, and every effort will be made to ensure the continued care and wellbeing of the animals during the closure, DPI said.

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