COLUMBUS — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced on Thursday it is taking new health and safety precautions due to the recent rise of COVID-19.
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The indoor animal viewing areas will close at 4 p.m. every night until Jan. 2., the zoo said.
This includes:
- Jack Hanna’s Animal Encounters Village Building
- Stingray Bay
- Adventure Cove Tunnel
- My Barn
- Polar Frontier Building
- Polar bear underwater viewing
- Asia Quest Building
- Pachyderm Building
- Discovery Reef
- Reptile Building
- Manatee Coast
- Nocturnal Building
The Congo Expedition region will close at 4 p.m. instead of 5 p.m., so buildings in this area will also be closed.
Buildings that offer visitor amenities will remain open, such as nursing stations, EMS building, and the Congo River Market food court will operate with reduced guest capacity.
Guests will still be able to view animals that have access to outdoor habitats.
The zoo says that beginning January 3, all specialty tours at the Zoo are paused through January 31. Guests who have an upcoming tour will receive a refund. Tours at The Wilds will continue, as the team will be able to socially distance family groups.
The zoo says wearing a mask that covers your nose, mouth, and chin is also strongly encouraged while indoors.
For more information, you can visit the zoo’s website.