Kyiv zoo braves blackouts and bombardment to keep animals warm
Staff are using stoves and generators to keep lions, camels and Ukraine’s lone gorilla safe from winter and war
TL;DR
- Kyiv zoo is experiencing prolonged blackouts due to Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.
- Staff are using generators and wood-burning stoves, including Bullerjan heaters, to keep enclosures warm.
- Preparations for winter survival were made in summer, inspired by historical accounts of zoos during wartime.
- The zoo has sustained damage from explosions, including shattered glass and injuries to animals.
- Despite challenges, the zoo remains open to visitors and continues to care for its 3,000 animals.
- European zoos and well-wishers have provided donations of food and support.