When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. With the government last week giving the green light for zoos and safari parks to reopen… Vouchers will be extended where necessary.We hope to start selling 2021 Memberships at the end of the Summer.Most of our toilets will be open as normal. Our catering outlets will all be operating as takeaway only and we would encourage you to use contactless payment methods wherever possible. We'll have plenty of staff on hand to answer any questions, reassure any worries and to help you adapt to our changes. This is while we Covid Assess all experiences and put any new policies and procedures in place. The attraction will reopen to the general public from Monday 29th June, with a preview weekend exclusively for members Saturday 27-28th June. We’ve been thinking long and hard about how you can get the most of your visit whilst helping us be covid-secure, and that has meant we’ve made a few changes.Unfortunately, we've had to close some of our indoor animal viewing areas, play areas and extra activities.
While it is not a requirement, we suggest you use your face covering in all of our indoor areas and animal houses. By Sean Gleaves. For this reason and to guarantee entry, all visitors and members will need to book online.You do not need to book a ticket or space for a child under the age of 3. including the British and Irish Associations of Zoos and Aquariums and local authorities, to ensure that 'all possible action is taken'.Families are being advised that a visit to Blackpool Zoo will 'look very different for a while' but that people will still be able to see their favourite animals. There will be a selection of drinks, pre-packaged sandwiches, ice creams and hot food available.The Main Gift Shop will be open, but with a limited capacity to allow for social distancing. Blackpool is preparing to officially reopen its doors to tourists after more than 100 days of lockdown with a message of reassurance. Blackpool Zoo has confirmed it will be reopening at the end of the month. To help you keep a safe distance from others, we’ve introduced social distancing markers at busy areas around the zoo.We’ve installed over 70 new hand sanitiser stations at key areas around the zoo, in addition to the many handwash facilities, to encourage regular hand washing.Some one-way routes have been put in place on narrow paths and walkways. Once this has been done we will be in touch with anyone who has an outstanding booking or voucher.Unfortunately we’ve had to suspend all Animal Experience, including sales and bookings. "Management had been working towards opening in early July, but are now doubling efforts in order to open at an earlier date, which will be announced soon. We're like other zoos, only more fun! You can unsubscribe at any time. Blackpool Zoo is set to reopen its doors to visitors before the end of June, but the outdoor attraction will look very different. Change the way you play Unfortunately, all indoor play areas are closed. Blackpool Zoo has confirmed it is preparing to open earlier than expected after the government gave the go-ahead for zoos to reopen from Monday. You will then need to pop into our new Visitor Services Hub to collect a replacement card before you can enter the zoo (at a cost of £5 per card).All 2020 Memberships have been automatically extended and will now expire on 30/4/2021 (you will not be issued a new card). Wheelchairs are available from our Visitor Services Hub in the main entrance. If you would like to visit on another day, you can upgrade to a Silver Membership (just pop into the Visitor Services Hub).Unfortunately we’ve had to suspend all Animal Experience, including sales and bookings. Each one will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitised after use. This applies to the Members weekend too, where under 3s are welcome to come (accompanied by a 2020 Member) but do not need to book.If you get in touch with us soon we can look up your Membership and let you have your number ready to book. Our teams have been working hard to get ready to safely reopen in a Covid-19 secure manner. Darren Webster, the Director of Blackpool Zoo, said, ‘It has been very strange and sad to see the park in the glorious sunshine without any visitors, so we can’t wait to welcome them back. The Zoo says staff are still working hard to put a wide range of measures in place to protect both workers and guests. Our staff will be wearing face masks either when social distancing with their colleagues is unavoidable, when in close contact with certain animals or if they choose to.Any catering outlets which are open will be serving takeaway only and may be offering a reduced menu. Many of the resort’s key attractions, hotels, restaurants and bars will be allowed to reopen on Saturday 4 July.