Jersey Zoo has announced plans to reopen soon with new safety measures in place to protect visitors, staff and animals.
The zoo, which is one of Jersey’s biggest visitor attractions, is yet to reveal an open date. However, it has published a list of its new safety precautions, including a cap on visitor numbers, staggered entry times, and the mandatory use of face masks for employees and guests.
‘The zoo is a predominantly open-air, 32-acre site with wide pathways and large open areas and we are looking forward to being able to open our gates once again. However, before reopening we will ensure that we do everything we can to protect our staff, visitors and animals. We will closely follow the Government’s advice and implement a number of new measures so that we can provide a safe experience for everyone,’ the zoo said in a statement.
Visitor numbers will be capped at 500 per day. Admission will be allowed in half-hour time slots between 9.30am to 4pm, with up to 36 people permitted entry per slot. Visitors will only be allowed to enter the zoo during the time slot they have booked in advance. The gift shop will remain closed, though it is still operating online.
Jersey Zoo’s new safety measures
– A maximum of 500 visitors per day with staggered entry times that must be pre-booked online in advance.
– All visitors and staff must wear face masks at all times. Mask can be purchased from the Visitor Centre.
– Protective screening will be installed at contact points
– Card payments only, no cash will be accepted
– Floor markings will demarcate 2m distances to manage queues
– Hand sanitiser points around the zoo
– Keeper Talks will not take place
– Both cafés will offer takeaway options only
– Many indoor animal areas will remain closed
– Both the indoor and outdoor children’s play areas will remain closed
– One-way visitor flows at various points around the zoo
