Como Zoo in St. Paul to reopen at limited capacity July 29

Following the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory's June reopening, the Como Zoo has announced it will reopen next week.

Beginning July 29, visitors can request a free reservation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., which is required for entry. Up to 250 mask-wearing visitors at a time will be allowed.

Among Como Park Zoo & Conservatory's safety measures:

• A one-way walking path from Cleveland Court (near the Carousel) to the Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden. From this path, visitors can go to the zoo or conservatory.
• Reservations are capped to four people, including infants and children
• All visitors and staff are required to wear face coverings
• Park-provided wheelchairs, strollers and drinking fountains will be unavailable. 
• Como Town will have $13 time-slot reservations available at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday. "Some rides and attractions will be different due to added safety protocols," according to a press release.
• Children two years old or younger will not be allowed to go on rides, but must be included in the reservation count.