Summer 101: Staying Healthy at Animal Exhibits

Every summer, families from all over visit petting zoos, zoos, aquariums, animal farms and summer camps that have animal exhibits. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), many people will get sick after visiting one of these animal attractions.

Wherever you visit, it is important to remember these tips to keep you and your families safe when enjoying animals:

• Wash your hands regularly. Use hand sanitizer when soap and water aren’t prevelant.
• Keep food and animals separate.
• Always supervise children around animals.
• Don’t take sippy cups and/or pacifiers inside an animal exhibit.
• Remind children to keep their hands out of their mouths after touching animals and before washing their hands.