![]() – who will help keep the park running if something goes wrong.Ī major concern is falling tree branches and powerlines, which could lead to a power outage. The zoo also called on about 20 other employees who work in other areas of the park – operations, facilities management, etc. This group will look after the animals to make sure they’re fed and doing well physically. Orban is one of 34 members of the zoo’s animal care team involved. We just need to make sure that our buildings, you know, stay operational.” “We know that a lot of our animals will probably be sleeping overnight, which is great, that's normal for them. “It’s important to make sure that our animals are having those great experiences 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year,” Orban said. He picked out a cozy spot on the floor behind his desk. ![]() He brought a pillow and a blanket and plans to sleep in his office. One of those people camping out at the park is David Orban, the zoo’s director of animal science and strategy. They will make sure that all their needs are met, even if it means spending one or two nights at the zoo,” Maynard said. “The keeper team always puts the animals first. In response, the zoo made the unorthodox choice to have some of its employees live at the park Thursday night, or until conditions improve and it's safe for them to come and go safely. Hamilton County shut down most of its business operations throughout the remainder of the workweek only its essential personnel reported. Similar organizations across southwest Ohio followed suit: Schools, restaurants, stores. Zoo employee Eddie Annal will stay at the zoo to care for Rico the hyacinth macaw and other birds in his area.
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