{"id":9616,"date":"2020-09-22T13:24:59","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T12:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=9616"},"modified":"2021-12-13T10:10:17","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T10:10:17","slug":"security-fencing-for-zoos","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-fencing-for-zoos\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is there a need for security fencing for Zoos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/zoo-enclosure-fencing\/\">Zoos <\/a>provide an entertaining day out for the whole family, offering adults and children the chance to see wild animals up close. While zoos may seem to have fun and enjoyment as their focus, safety is actually the most important factor that any zoo owner should consider. <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/high-security-fencing\/\">Security fencing<\/a> is one of the key safety solutions that all zoos should implement; for more information, why continue reading.<\/p>\n<h2>Protecting visitors<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/zoo-enclosure-fencing\/\">Zoos<\/a> should be a safe and secure space for families to visit, and no guest should be concerned about their own personal safety. However, there have unfortunately been cases around the world where children have found their way into enclosures. This has resulted in either harm to the child or the animal in question. These cases have all occurred as a result of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/great-security-fence\/\" title=\"How to tell a great security fence from a poor one\">poor and inadequate fencing<\/a> around the enclosure. High-quality <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/high-security-fencing\/\">security fencing<\/a> is durable and hard-wearing, meaning that no visitor can get past it.<\/p>\n<h2>Helping animals<\/h2>\n<p>Often, different animal species will require different types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/damaged-security-fencing\/\" title=\"How can broken or damaged security fencing affect your business?\">security fencing<\/a>. For example, an elephant enclosure will require very high <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/zoo-enclosure-fencing\/\">perimeter fencing<\/a>. Using welded <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/fencing-for-basketball-courts\/\" title=\"Why use mesh security fencing for your basketball courts?\">mesh fencing<\/a>, they need to ensure that the gaps are small enough so that elephants cannot push their trunks through. Dangerous animals such as lions and tigers require even more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/secure-solutions-with-bespoke-fencing\/\" title=\"Secure solutions with bespoke fencing\">secure fencing solutions<\/a>, such as double fencing more maximum safety. Animals such as monkeys may need safety cages with railings if they are contained in a large enclosure with tall trees to minimise chances of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/fencing-for-baboons\/\" title=\"Baboon on the loose in Kent\">escape<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/zoo-enclosure-fencing\/\">Zoos<\/a> need to work with providers to discuss these certain requirements.<\/p>\n<h2>Protecting endangered species<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/fencing-for-big-cats\/\" title=\"Big cats aplenty as hunt for zoo orders becomes a stampede\">Zoos<\/a> do essential work in protecting endangered species that are threatened due to poachers or deforestation. For this reason, it is vital that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/fencing-for-baboons\/\" title=\"Baboon on the loose in Kent\">zoos<\/a> can protect these animals adequately. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/high-security-fences\/\" title=\"4 common mistakes you\u2019re likely to make when selecting a high-security fences\">High-security fencing<\/a> is necessary to ensure that no harm comes to any zoo animals.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for wire mesh fencing for zoos, then <a data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/\">Zaun<\/a> can help. We are experts in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/custom-security-fencing\/\" title=\"3 design ideas to make custom security fencing stand out\">security fencing<\/a> and offer fencing that is suitable for a wide range of animals. For more information, contact <a data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/\">Zaun<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zoos provide an entertaining day out for the whole family, offering adults and children the chance to see wild animals up close. While zoos may seem to have fun and enjoyment as their focus, safety is actually the most important factor that any zoo owner should consider. 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