visiting the zoo during covid-19...today, i am going to visit the zoo.today’s trip may be...
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Visiting the Zoo during COVID-19
National Zoo Social Narrative
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Today, I am going to visit the Zoo. Today’s trip may be different from other times I have visited the
Zoo. This is because the Zoo has made some changes to help keep me and my family safe.
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During my visit to the Zoo, there are some new rules I will need to follow, in order
to stay safe.
✓ I will practice social distancing and stay away from other Zoo visitors
✓ I will keep my mask on
✓ I will remember to wash or sanitize my hands to keep germs away.
I may see signs reminding me of these rules.
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When it’s time to enter the Zoo, I may need to wait in line with other people. I will see blue dots on the ground that tell me
where to stand, so I’m not too close to other visitors.
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When I get to the front of the line, I will hold up my
ticket to the scanner.
Scanner
I can ask for help from the people behind the
desk, if I need it.
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Inside the Zoo, I may see signs that tell me how to walk safely down each path.
Some paths will be one-way only, so I may need to take a different route to see the animals.
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I may notice that some areas of the Zoo*, including some exhibit buildings, are closed. If I don’t get to visit my favorite animal today, that’s okay – there are many other animals I can see.
Caregivers: for an up-to-date list of closures, please visit https://nationalzoo.si.edu/visit/welcome-back-zoo
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Some other parts of the Zoo, like statues and photo cut-outs, might also be blocked off to keep Zoo visitors healthy. I may
see signs that remind me not to touch these items.
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Another way I can keep germs away is by practicing social distancing, which means staying one zebra-length (6 feet) away
from other Zoo visitors. I may notice different signs and reminders to stay apart from other visitors.
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It’s important to keep my hands clean and free of germs.
I can use sinks in the restroom or hand sanitizer pumps located throughout the Zoo to keep my hands clean.
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As I explore the Zoo, it's important that I stay close to my family or group, but away from people I don’t know.
This way, I will stay safe and have fun.
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Zoo Police may be walking or riding in vehicles.
Other Zoo staff may be wearing uniforms, name tags, or badges.
If I need help, or am separated from my family or group, I can find a Zoo staff member, like the ones pictured below.
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If I need help but can't find a staff member, I can call the Zoo Police by pressing the button on the emergency call box.
Sometimes, I may also hear important announcements coming the call box, like when the Zoo is closing.
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I may see different kinds of barriers that will help keep me safe during my visit.
It's important for me to not cross these barriers.
One kind of barrier I might see is a railing.
Another type of barrier I might see is a fence.
I might also see a glass window helping me to stay in the right place.
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If it's too crowded, there are different areas where I can stop and take a break. One area is the path behind the Small
Mammal House.
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Another place where I can take a break is the boardwalk behind the Reptile Discovery Center.
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If I get tired, I can stop and sit on one of the benches found around
the Zoo. If I get hot, I can run through one of the misters that sprays water.
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Even though my trip to the Zoo may be different from other times I have visited, I can still have a fun and safe time with
my friends or family!