Parts of Botanic Gardens and Territory Wildlife Park to close to prevent spread of COVID-19

THE Territory Wildlife Park, parts of the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens and the Alice Springs Desert Park will close to prevent the spread of COVID-19

The Alice Springs Desert Park is one of several public parks that will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday, April 1. Picture: Supplied

THE Territory Government has announced further closures of public parks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The Territory Wildlife Park, the Alice Springs Desert Park and parts of the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday, April 1.

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It follows the closure of all campgrounds and swimming spots in Northern Territory parks and reserves last week.

The visitor and event centre, gift shop and playground at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens will also be closed.

In a statement released by the Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture on Tuesday, parts of the Botanic Gardens will remain open “in the interest of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the community.”

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“Visitors will still be able to go to the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens to walk providing they adhere to social distancing measures,” the statement said.