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I'm Bethany Van Delft.

It's July 10th, and this is no ordinary episode of the 10 News.

This is The 10 News Gets Extra.

The pandemic didn't just have us humans on lockdown. Zoo animals of the world have also been

quarantining. Today, as zoos around the country open their doors, we're here to give you an animal update.

Let's dive in.

Throughout the pandemic, most of the world's zoos closed down to keep visitors, staff, and of course the animals safe.

That's because some animals can contract the virus.

There have been confirmed cases of gorillas, tigers, and even domestic cats and dogs who have gotten COVID.

But now that vaccines are really rolling out across the country, some animals are finally getting their shot.

See you later, inoculator.

The Oakland Zoo in the San Francisco Bay Area started inoculating its big cats, bears, and ferrets last week.

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