Blackpool Zoo are excited to announce that they will be opening our gates once again on Monday 12th April 2021. We too are getting excited.... things feel like they're getting back to normal after such a long time.... cant wait to start doing 'things' again!! :-) Wheres the first place in Blackpool you intend to visit when you can again? Release from the Zoo...... Tickets are on sale now and if you are planning to visit, don't forget all visitors must book online to guarantee entry and there are still restrictions in place to keep everyone safe here including: 🦁 We are not allowed to open indoor viewing areas in animal houses or the indoor seating area in the cafe. 🦆 As indoor areas are closed, please check the weather forecast before you visit and come prepared. ☂️☀️❄️ 🦍 We are required to ask every visitor aged 16 and over to scan the NHS QR code using their NHS COVID-19 app or provide their name and contact details. 🐘 We have manned queuing systems at peak times to ensure social distancing can be maintained in popular areas. 🐒 The main gift shop is open with limited numbers. 😷 Face coverings are mandatory* in all indoor areas of the zoo that are open. 6️⃣ The Rule of 6 applies: we welcome groups of up to 6 people or 2 households*. 🐦 Lemur Wood and Rainbow Landings remain closed and all in-person talks, feeds and displays are still suspended to prevent large gatherings. 🐈 Our main outdoor play area is open, but all indoor play areas are closed. 🐧 We still advise all visitors and members to book online to guarantee entry as we are reaching our capacity and selling out, especially over good weather weekends. Members can visit from 2.30pm every day without booking. 🤒 Please do not visit the zoo if you are showing any symptoms of COVID-19 or are currently self-isolating. * Exemptions apply, please visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus for more details. You can find out everything we're doing to keep our visitors, staff and animals safe here: www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk/covid-19-information-for-visitors. #blackpoolzoo #blackpool #zoo #animal #conservation #staycation #ape (at Blackpool Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNUmHi5Agov/?igshid=1lxw6myfb4g7i