COLORADO COVID-19: Tigers recover from COVID-19 at Denver Zoo, lions are recovering

DENVER (KDVR) – A pair of tigers diagnosed with COVID-19 at the Denver Zoo on October 14 have now recovered.

The tigers, Yuri and Nikita, are now free of the virus and back to normal activity and appetite levels, according to the zoo’s communications director.

On October 25, the Denver Zoo announced that 11 African lions, ages 1-9, tested positive for COVID-19.

The lions show declining virus levels and symptoms, an increase in activity, appetite and interaction with their caregivers, according to the zoo.

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It is unclear whether the two groups of positive cases are related. The zoo said animal care staff adhere to strict COVID-19 protocols around our animals, including required use of personal protective equipment, hygiene, cleaning, employee self-screening and health management.

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