Timed-Entry Tickets for Non-Members
What you should know before you visit
We are extremely excited to be reopening to the public on June 28. Special measures are in place to ensure everyone’s safety.
Here’s what you can expect:
New admission process
- Timed-entry tickets are required. The number of tickets available will be set to prevent crowding. You will either print and bring your paper ticket or have the ticket on your phone.
- When you arrive, look for the blue sign that says Timed Ticketholders and Members with Reservations.
- Your ticket allows you to enter anytime within the time stated on your ticket. If you arrive outside of your entry window, you will be asked to wait until an opening becomes available.
- Face coverings are required for all guests over the age of two. If you or your child cannot wear a mask for health reasons, a face shield will be provided.
- You are expected to keep social distance and will be reminded with the markers you will find throughout the Zoo.
- There will be a one-way path through the Zoo. The total distance of the walk is 1.3 miles.
What’s open and what’s not
- You will be able to walk the full length of the Zoo and back, past all animal habitats.
- Rocky Coasts Gallery, ECO Center and Animals of the Savanna buildings are open, with limited access (you may have to wait in line to avoid crowding).
- Eagle’s Landing Café and Crater Canteen are open.
- ZooShop and Savanna Outpost are open, with limited access to avoid crowding.
- For the safety of the animals, there will not be giraffe feedings.
- The tram is not operating.
- Center for Biodiversity Exploration is closed.
- Africa Safari bus and Lynx tunnel are closed.
Expectations of guests
You play an important part in keeping everyone safe! We ask you to follow these guidelines:
- Stay home if you or anyone in your party feels ill.
- Universal face masks, face shields or face coverings are required for all guests two and over.
- Wash hands frequently or use hand sanitizer at stations through the Zoo.
- Maintain proper social distancing between other groups.
- Monitor your own group’s action and safety.
- Be aware and respectful of other family groups.
Purchase an admission gift voucher that can be redeemed later for a specific date.
Redeem a pre-purchased admission voucher for a specific date.
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