Phoenix Zoo closes its doors temporarily amid coronavirus pandemic

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PHOENIX - Officials with Phoenix Zoo say they are closing down as a temporary measure due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, zoo officials say they will close on Wednesday, March 18, and will remain closed until further notice. All pre-purchased admission tickets will be honored when the zoo reopens.

Zoo officials also say they will offer live educational programming, virtual safaris and photos and video of animals, behind-the-scenes caretaking by keepers, and in-depth stories of the zoo and its animals.

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