Como Zoo and Como Town in St. Paul have reopened to visitors, with some restrictions. In order to enter, visitors must reserve a time slot beforehand and wear a mask (00:19). MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — After months of closure due to COVID-19, Como Zoo will reopen on July 29. Among the zoo… PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory will reopen as a one-way walking path on Wednesday, July 29. SAINT PAUL, MN — Saint Paul's Como Park Zoo & Conservatory will reopen on Wednesday after more than four months of closure, the zoo announced in a blog post. Construction delays haven't affected the project's nearly $20 million budget, Furrer said.Construction crews used the delay to work on a new restroom building and restaurant that were supposed to be built later, she said, and those were open to the public by Labor Day last year.© 2020 StarTribune. The zoo is following recent federal guidelines for housing marine mammals, Furrer said, including providing more space and saltwater to swim in.During construction, the zoo's four California sea lions are living elsewhere on site and its two harbor seals are staying at the Louisville Zoo in Kentucky, Furrer said. Reservations are required for all visitors, and masks must be worn at all times. Beginning July 29, visitors can request a free reservation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., which is required for entry. The Zoo and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (which opened June 22) will be … They're expected to return in late spring or early summer to get acclimated to their new home, she said.The 2017 Legislature allocated $15 million for the project. "We essentially … lost a lot of that summer construction cycle due to those unknown conditions," she said. "It was just one of those things. Those who would like to visit the zoo can make a free reservation between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.. A max of 250 people will be allowed in at a time and a mask will be required to be worn.
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Following the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory's June reopening, the Como Zoo has announced it will reopen next week. Como Zoo to open July 29; reservations and face coverings required Minnesota Zoo reopening to the public July 24 Turtle deaths on MN highways are declining thanks to new fences Como Zoo will reopen to guest on July 29th. Closed since March to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the St. Paul zoo … It will still be free to visit the zoo, but donations are accepted.Swipe for more from Patch »While inside, staff and visitors will be required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing.
Following the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory's June reopening, the Como Zoo has announced it will reopen next week. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The conservatory in St. Paul is set to re-open to visitors Monday at reduced capacity.