"We're in Florida. We know hurricanes. It's just a matter of watching what degree we're dealing with and responding to that," said Tiffany Burns.
"Nothing bothers them," said Burns regarding alligators during Hurricane Milton's approach, as forecasters warned of its catastrophic potential.
Burns noted that while animals would spend the storm in crates and barns, they won't be evacuated, reflecting the zoo's preparedness for hurricanes.
The zoo's last direct hit from a hurricane was an unknown, historical event since it opened in the 1930s, indicating its resilience.
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