After eight weeks without visitors, Winnipeg’s zoo is set to reopen to the public on Wednesday amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The Assiniboine Park Zoo announced Monday that it’s resuming regular hours beginning at 9 a.m. on May 13 — although it will have some restrictions in place due to concerns around COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. “As a large and mostly outdoor attraction, we are very happy to be in a position to reopen and welcome visitors back to the zoo,” said Assiniboine Park Conservancy COO Bruce Keats. “We look forward to providing an enjoyable visitor experience with modifications in place to protect the health and safety of our visitors, staff, volunteers and animals.” We are excited to announce that the Zoo