{"id":77137,"date":"2020-06-24T11:54:07","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T16:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=77137"},"modified":"2020-06-25T13:47:04","modified_gmt":"2020-06-25T18:47:04","slug":"lincoln-park-zoo-reopens-this-weekend-shedd-aquarium-brookfield-zoo-will-open-in-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/lincoln-park-zoo-reopens-this-weekend-shedd-aquarium-brookfield-zoo-will-open-in-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Lincoln Park Zoo Reopens This Weekend; Shedd Aquarium & Brookfield Zoo Will Open in July"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the first time in over a century and a half, Lincoln Park Zoo was closed due to the severity of the coronavirus pandemic. We\u2019re sure we\u2019re not the only ones rejoicing in the fact that as of this weekend, Lincoln Park Zoo will reopen its doors again to Chicago, followed by Shedd Aquarium and Brookfield Zoo this July.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Those with <\/span>memberships to the zoo<\/span><\/a> can get early access to Lincoln Park Zoo starting this Friday, June 26th, through Sunday, June 28th. On Monday, June 29th, the zoo will be open to members and the public alike.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Lincoln Park Zoo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Like all other establishments opening in the midst of the pandemic, Lincoln Park Zoo will be taking many precautions to ensure the safety of their guests. As per the recommendation by city and state officials, all visitors frequenting Lincoln Park Zoo will be required to make a reservation. As always, Lincoln Park Zoo remains a free admission institution and reservations will not incur a fee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To make a reservation, guests can use <\/span>Eventbrite<\/span><\/a> or call directly at 312-742-2000. Reservations can be made every hour, on the hour from 10 am to 4 pm. Guests have been kindly requested to keep their visit to around 2 hours so as not to exceed capacity limitations and allow for as many patrons as possible to experience Lincoln Park Zoo again after its extended closure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from reservations, Lincoln Park Zoo is instituting the following safety guidelines:<\/span><\/p>\n