CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Lincoln Park Zoo announced Monday it will reopen to the general public on Monday, June 29 with limited capacity and strict safety guidelines in place.
Those who have a membership to Lincoln Park Zoo will be able to return to the zoo starting Friday, June 26.
Lincoln Park Zoo will require guests to make a reservation to visit, as recommended by state and city officials. Zoo admission remains free. Reservations can be made starting Monday, June 22 using EventBrite or via telephone at 312-742-2000.
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Reservations can be made every hour, on the hour from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Guests are requested to keep their zoo visit to approximately two hours so as not to exceed capacity.
According to the zoo, guests who are medically able will be required to wear a face covering. Additional safety measures include signage promoting social distancing, restricted access at high touchpoints, and increased hand-washing stations and sanitation.
The East Gate and West Gate entrances will be open to the public, but all other gates will be closed to help with traffic flow.
According to the zoo, guests will be directed through the zoo via one-way paths to facilitate social distancing. Outdoor exhibits will be visible, but indoor habitats will closed until further notice.
For the first time in 152 years, Lincoln Park Zoo was closed for an extended period of time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.