{"id":758,"date":"2025-05-29T12:20:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T06:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etawahtoday.com\/?p=758"},"modified":"2025-05-29T12:20:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T06:50:53","slug":"etawah-safari-park-reopens-after-covid-bird-flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etawahtoday.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/29\/etawah-safari-park-reopens-after-covid-bird-flu\/","title":{"rendered":"Etawah Safari Park Reopens After 15 Days: Tourists Allowed Entry with COVID Protocols, Sanitization and Thermal Screening Mandatory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tourists finally returned to Etawah Safari Park today, May 29, after authorities reopened it following government directives. The park had remained closed since May 14 due to rising COVID-19 cases and concerns over bird flu. From 6:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, visitors began arriving at the park. The park administration is strictly enforcing COVID protocols while allowing entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the main gate, every vehicle undergoes a tire bath to prevent any possible transmission of infection into the park. Tourists are thermally screened at the ticket counter and allowed entry only after proper sanitization. All safari staff are wearing masks and are ensuring strict adherence to social distancing norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Excitement Among Children<\/strong><br>With special arrangements for cleanliness and safety in place, visitors can once again witness wild animals like lions, leopards, bears, and deer. A wave of excitement was seen among families and children since morning. As soon as the news of the reopening spread, tourists began arriving not only from Etawah but also from neighboring districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No Relaxation in Rules<\/strong><br>Safari Park Director Anil Kumar Patel stated that considering the seriousness of the COVID-19 situation, there will be no relaxation in the rules. He appealed to all tourists to wear masks, maintain distance, and enjoy the safari in a safe manner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tourists finally returned to Etawah Safari Park today, May 29, after authorities reopened it following government directives. The park had remained closed since May 14 due to rising COVID-19 cases and concerns over bird flu. From 6:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, visitors began arriving at the park. 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