Shubenacadie Wildlife Park closing indefinitely due to COVID-19

By Victoria Walton

Posted Mar 14, 2020 05:32:00 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

A press release from Nova Scotia's Department of Lands and Forestry on Saturday afternoon says Shubenacadie Wildlife Park will close as of Sunday, March 15.

Authorities say this is due to concerns around COVID-19 and guidance from public health officials.

The park does not say when they plan to re-open.

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