Fog Blog Saint John Log: Cherry Brook Zoo Closes, Covid 19 Is Its Death Knell:

ANOTHER CASUALTY OF COVID 19 IS THE CHERRY BROOK ZOO IN THE NORTH END OF SAINT JOHN. THE VIRUS WAS THE DEATH KNELL OF THE ZOO THAT OPERATED IN SAINT JOHN FOR 46 YEARS........The Cherry Brook Zoo in Saint John is shutting down for good after nearly 46 years.The lack of visitors caused by COVID-19 restrictions, not being able to raise money for the zoo, and a history of financial struggles have put the zoo under "severe financial pressure," Norm McFarlane, the chair of the zoo's board of trustees, said Thursday.He said the zoo will keep taking care of the nearly 60 animals there until it becomes clear when and where they can move. The animals include a tiger, two lions, a zebra, turtles, snakes, ponies and goats.