Zoo Miami reopens to the public.
Published: September 30, 2020
The animals are back in business at Zoo Miami, which reopened to the public in September complete with a new baby Bactrian camel and its Dinosaurs LIVE! Exhibit, which continues through Oct. 31.
Zoo Miami, billed as “the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida” is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and it moved several of its signature events online during the closure to keep the party going, including its Virtual Feast with the Beasts in August. Its signature ZooRun 5K is also going virtual Oct. 2-11.
With the reopening, new guidelines are in place for keeping visitors and staff safe, including a requirement for face masks for all people over age 2. Rentals such as Safari cycles, strollers and motorized scooters will be sanitized after every use, and high-touch areas will be cleaned throughout the day, according to the zoo website.
Some indoor exhibits, including Wings of Asia, Australia, Clouded Forest and Flooded Forest, remain closed because of Miami-Dade’s emergency order, and capacity will be limited in other indoor areas.
The zoo has also created some one-way pathways to keep guests socially distanced.
The animals will certainly take center stage for now, as the playgrounds, rides, water play areas and feeding experiences remain closed.
Outside food is not allowed at the zoo, but food concession stands will be open, and guests are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles, which they can refill at stations throughout the zoo.
Daily capacity remains limited, so zoo visitors must pre-purchase tickets online, and zoo members and Summer Savings passholders must make online reservations prior to visiting.
The zoo will be updating its attraction information online at http://www.zoomiami.org and on Facebook @ZooMiami, so check out your favorite animals and experiences on the Web before visiting in person.
