As part of animal disaster response, rescue and recovery, the zoo is mobilizing a support force to the main impact area of Hurricane Ian in Punta Gorda.
SAN ANTONIO — As part of Animal Disaster Response, Rescue and Recovery (ZDR3), the San Antonio Zoo is mobilizing a support force Sunday morning to the main impact area of Hurricane Ian in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Zoos are mission leaders, electricians, welders and other multi-professional personnel to assist in clearing debris, restoring power, and restoring facilities and habitat.
San Antonio Zoo Mission Team Helps Hurricane Ian Recovery
ZDR3 was first established after the zoo led a statewide effort to help the Houston Downtown Aquarium and the Victoria Texas Zoo during Hurricane Harvey.
Now, once the region’s needs are identified and appropriate access granted, ZDR3 is deployed utilizing network facilities including the San Antonio Zoo.
The San Antonio Zoo has one of the largest and most experienced deployment units of ZDR3, recently relocated to Louisiana after Hurricane Laura.
This support mission was made possible by a petrol card donated by Valero Energy, a vehicle by Ancira Auto Group, and a generator donated to the zoo by HOLT CAT San Antonio.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the animals and people affected by the storm.
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