The Accra Zoo, which is located in the Achimota Forest, has been reopened to the general public
The zoo was forced to close down after an unidentified intruder was discovered dead in the lions’ cage on August 28 of this year.
The closure of the zoo was to pave the way for police investigations and also allow for the improvement in security, among other things.
Four months after the horrific incident, management provided enhanced security measures in order to protect tourists who visit the recreational centre.
Management of the zoo has provided electricity and the installation of closed-circuit television cameras.
Others are the mounting of security checkpoints close to the enclosures for lions for constant monitoring, enhancement of the enclosures with the addition of a third outer perimeter security fence of five metres high to be robust and the provision of directional signages to allow visitors to know their bearings.
The rest are the construction of new receptive facilities and improvement in existing washroom facilities for visitors, the renovation of old and dilapidated animal cages, as well as a tagging system for all visitors.
Source: The Independent Ghana