HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — ZooTampa reopens its doors Friday after being closed for two months due to COVID-19.
What You Need To Know
- ZooTampa reopens
- Facility reopens after closure for Covid-19
- Will allow for 50 percent capacity
- BEFORE YOU GO: ZooTampa
“We are just so excited,” says Chris Massaro, ZooTampa General Curator.
Starting today, the zoo will open at a 50 percent capacity.
To follow CDC guidelines, there will be mandatory temperature checks before entering the park.
No guests with a temperature over 100 degrees will be allowed inside.
“We want to make sure everyone is safe,” says Massaro.
There will be sanitizing stations throughout the park, and social distancing stickers to ensure everyone remains a safe distance.
“We’ll be out cleaning and sanitizing everything throughout the day,” he says.
All workers are required to wear masks— and it’s highly encouraged for visitors to as well.
To reserve your time in the park, click here.
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