Photo Essay: ZooAmerica During the Pandemic

Julia Grenoble, Ava Sheppard, and Mallory Gillespie
May 13, 2021

During the pandemic the number of vacations and day trips has been severely curtailed. As America begins to exit the pandemic the family-friendly ZooAmerica at Hersheypark could be a fun day trip outing.

Tourist takes photos of the brown bear exhibit while the bear enjoys a meal. Only one brown bear was on display at the time. (Broadcaster/Julia Grenoble)

The entrance to ZooAmerica features a fake bear with Covid-safe reminders for all visitors to see. There were many safety precaution signs throughout the zoo, to promote rules and regulations. (Broadcaster/Julia Grenoble)

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About the Contributors

Julia Grenoble, Reporter

Julia Grenoble is a reporter in her first year at the Broadcaster. She enjoys playing volleyball, shopping, and hanging out with her friends.

Ava Sheppard, Lead Layout Designer

Ava Sheppard is the head layout designer for the broadcaster. She is a senior at Hershey High School and has been a part of the broadcaster for three...

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Mallory Gillespie is a video editor for the Broadcaster. She is a junior at Hershey High School and a second year member at the Broadcaster. Mallory also...