Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! The Austin Zoo has a variety of new temporary policies in place during the pandemic to ensure the safety of guests — included limited reservations as well as the enforcement of mask-wearing and social distancing.
New guidelines include:
- Advanced tickets are required. You can purchase tickets for admission as well as train rides. Limited numbers of tickets will be sold with a specific check-in time. Click here to get your tickets. Note that no walk-ins are allowed.
- Masks are required for any guests ages 2 & up.
- The Zoo has created a one-way path through the Zoo that guests are required to follow.
- Social distancing will be strictly enforced.
- Daily activities such as keeper talks are not offered at this time.
- The Discovery Center is closed.
- The restrooms are closed, however portable restrooms are stationed at the new entrance of the Zoo and in the Picnic Grove area.
- The concessions area is closed, however a small gift shop will be set up for purchasing souvenirs, drinks and prepackaged snacks. Note that no cash transactions will be allowed; credit/debit cards only. The Gift Shop closes at 4 p.m.
- Wheelchairs and strollers are not available for rent at this time.
- No outside food is allowed.
Photo from the Austin Zoo’s Facebook page
For much more info about Austin’s rescue zoo, including details about their newest animal, Zulema the White Bengal Tiger, please visit austinzoo.org.
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*Header image from the Austin Zoo’s Facebook page
