Lions And Tigers And Bears, Oh My! Local Zoo Animals Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

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September 28, 2021

Amanda Beland
Tiziana Dearing

Visitors to the Franklin Park Zoo make a recording of a male ostrich named "Julius", May 28, 2020, in Boston. The zoo was open to members only Thursday for the first time in about two months due to concerns about COVID-19. (Steven Senne/AP)

Did you know that humans aren't the only ones showing their arms to get vaxxed?

Gorillas, a giant ant eater, and yes — lions and tigers — are all on the list at Franklin Park and Stone Zoos to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The zoos, owned by Zoo New England, are among zoos across the country taking steps to protect their most vulnerable animals from the virus.

Dr. Chris Bonar, senior veterinarian in Zoo New England’s Animal Health Department, joins us to share more about the effort and how the animals are faring after their shots.

This segment aired on September 28, 2021.