Staff members at the Jacksonville Zoo are staying behind Thursday and Friday to care for the animals during Hurricane Matthew.
The Deputy Director of Animal Care and Conservation Dan Maloney said that all animals wil will shelter-in-place.
There are roughly 2,300 animals at the Zoo.
About 20 staff members will stay behind to care for them, zoo officials said.
The most vulnerable areas of the Zoo are the older buildings – including the aviary and front gates.
Land of the Tiger was built with storms in mind, zoo officials said. The cats beds are up high, as are the electrical sockets.
Backup generators are ready if needed.
Action News Jax previously spoke with the Zoo to ask how they prepare for storms during Hurricane Hermine.
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