SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Zoo Miami is planning to reopen after being closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The over 700-acre zoo announced special dates from May 27 through May 31 for its members to visit before the general public. Non-members can return starting June 1.
“We’re ready. The crew has been cleaning the entire park,” Zoo Miami spokesperson Ron Magill said. “We’ve been scrubbing everything down. We got everything ready. Most of the park will be open. This park is big enough that we can maintain that social distancing. People can enjoy the outside, be outdoors, get out of that cabin fever that I know a lot of people are experiencing and, hopefully, have a little fun.”
Zoo Miami will be limiting its capacity and following Miami-Dade County’s “New Normal” guidelines.
For example, all tickets must be purchased online at zoomiami.org and social distancing rules apply.
Guests ages 2 and older must wear a face mask during their visit.
“It’s an executive order from the mayor, so basically, for us, it’s the law,” Magill said. “We’re going to have people going around, and we’re just going to respectfully remind people. Listen, Donovan, we’re not out here to arrest anybody or chastise people. We’re just trying to keep people safe.”
Several activities like animal feedings, rides, playgrounds will be closed “to minimize contact between guests and animals.”
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