As members, we were able to visit the zoo the firs...

As members, we were able to visit the zoo the first weekend they reopened. It was a great experience - reduced number of visitors, mask policy in place and we felt very comfortable having our child come along.

We returned to the zoo this last weekend and it was not the same experience. The staff made it seem like masks were optional throughout most of the park with the loud speaker messaging and many people simply didn't adhere to the mask policy. We asked an employee about the lack of enforcement and received a half baked response "that they're trying."

It's sad that a handful of people ruin what should be a safe, memorable experience for everyone else. I ask the staff to please enforce the mask and social distancing policy so everyone can feel safe while supporting our local zoo.