While Ian isn't expected to make a direct impact on South Florida, the storm's effects will be felt across the state, with authorities making preparations.
While Hurricane Ian isn't expected to make landfall on South Florida, workers at Zoo Miami are already preparing to keep animals safe in case flooding of strong winds hit the zoo's grounds.
In a post to Instagram, Zoo Miami staff said,"zoo staff will spend Tuesday storing any objects that may become airborne or vulnerable in strong winds."The zoo said in a statement,"Animals will be secured in their evening holding areas early on Tuesday with their diets and fresh water in preparation for what likely will be an extended period of what will hopefully only be inclement weather but ready for what may be worse.
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