Philadelphia Zoo To Reopen In Early July

PHILADELPHIA — Get ready animal lovers: the Philadelphia Zoo is opening back up in early July.

The zoo will open with a phased approach, welcoming Philadelphia Zoo members first on Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8.

Officials announced the zoo will reopen to the public on Thursday, July 9.

Members can reserve tickets online beginning June 25 and the public can purchase tickets online beginning Friday online here.

"We are thrilled to welcome our members and guests back to the Zoo," Philadelphia Zoo President and CEO Vikram H. Dewan said. "On the first visit back, guests will find that some of the procedures look a bit different, but with more than 1300 rare and endangered animals in our care, and many visitors onsite, the enhanced procedures will help with maintaining a delightful, clean and safe experience."

In addition to phasing the opening, the Zoo will limit visitor capacity and implement health and safety measures recommended by state and local officials to provide a safe environment for humans and animals alike.

Before you visit the zoo, you must reserve or buy tickets in advance as on-site ticket sales are suspended. Members must make advanced reservations online and may reserve one visit per membership at a time for up to the number of adults, children and guests covered by their membership.

Social distancing is required.asks are required for guests 8 years of age and older; however masks are encouraged for children age 2 to 7. Kids under 2 years old are not required to wear masks.

Indoor animal exhibits and attractions including the Rainforest Carousel, Wildworks Ropes Course, SEPTA PZ Express Train, and Swan Boats remain closed.

Zoo goers will find touchless toilets, faucets, paper towel and soap dispensers.
Hand sanitizing stations throughout the campus.

Additional grab and go food selections and touchless transactions will be available at food locations like The Urban Green, Impala Plaza, Eagles’ Roost.

Guests can also bring their own food in the zoo.

A team of zoo staff will be dedicated to sanitizing and cleaning high touch areas.

The zoo will implement new procedures that allow public safety officers to check bags without touching.