Monterey Zoo Close to Fire, But Won’t Evacuate Yet

Thanks to KION546 and KSBW for letting us know that the Monterey Zoo has been on round the clock watch as the River Fire burns close to the property.

Latest Facebook Update as of 8/21 at 6am – “Update: I just met with Cal Fire  at our zoo and again this morning. I confirmed that we are currently, distant from harms way, at this point. We’ll remain in ready mode but sincerely doubt we will need to evacuate. Thank u to all, having your contact info and availability has been a tremendous stress relief and asset to our planning. Please, continue to pray for the many who lost so much and are in threat of the same today.” – please note this update is by Charlie Sammut, President of Monterey Zoo & Vision Quest, which is difficult to find an just one of many in a thread from their original Facebook update on 8/17.

According to KSBW, the zoo, just south of Salinas is in the mandatory evacuation area, but hadn’t evactuated yet and were instead monitoring the situation and the are quality.

For updates please check out the Monterey Zoo Facebook Page.

Monterey Zoo officials and staff have been on a 24/7 watch with the animals. They have also implemented our Emergency Action Plan on to evacuate animals if it became necessary due to the fire.