Como Zoo to reopen July 29 with restrictions

Como Zoo and Como Town will reopen next week.

The zoo said Thursday that it plans to reopen on July 29 and welcome up to 250 visitors at a time. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with advanced free reservations and face coverings required. Visitors without an advance reservation won’t be admitted.

The zoo said it implemented a one-way walking path as part of its COVID-19 safety plan.

Other important things to note before visiting include:

• Reservations are valid for up to four people. Infants and children need to be included in the reservation. Reservations are only available on Como’s website.
• Due to physical distancing guidelines, admission is limited each day. Advanced reservations will be taken in the order they are received.
• All staff and visitors are required to wear face coverings or masks while on the grounds of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
• Wheelchairs, strollers and drinking fountains are unavailable currently. Visitors may bring your own wheelchair, stroller or filled water bottle as needed.
• Admission is free but visitors must acquire your timed reservation confirmation from Como’s website. A voluntary donation at the entrance of $3 for adults and $2 for children is appreciated.

The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory has already reopened.