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THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020
Washington Park Zoo reopens with COVID-19 restrictions
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BY STAN MADDUX
he zoo in Michigan City has reopened by appointment only to limit the size of crowds as a safety precaution during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Washington Park Zoo opened back up last Friday under the director of Mayor Duane Parry. The zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. but nobody will be allowed inside once the gates close at 2:30 p.m., according to the mayor’s office. The beach and other amenities at Washington Park will remain closed until at least Aug. 14 to prevent a potential outbreak of the virus in response to unusually large crowds at the shoreline after July 4. As a result, visitors to the zoo must enter Washington Park from the secondary entrance to the park on Lake Shore Drive, according to the mayor’s office.
People are asked to make a reservation the day prior to when they want to visit to avoid long lines and ensure desired time slots for a visit are available. The amount of time at the zoo will be restricted to two hours and there will be no reentry, officials said. People also have 30 minutes from the start of their reservation to check in or they will not be admitted, officials said. “Early or late arrivals cannot be accommodated,” Parry said. Parry said face coverings are required and visitors must bring their own masks. Concession stands are open but other amenities like water fountains, wheelchair and stroller rentals, the Safari Train and Observation Tower are closed to adhere to social distancing practices, he said. Reservations can be made by calling the zoo at 219-873-1510.
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BCYF TO HOLD THIRD ‘FAIR FOOD DRIVE THRU’
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he third “Fair Food Drive Thru” event will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30. Food vendors at this event will include The Pretzel Wagon, Wither’s Elephant Ears, Colglazier’s Steak Tips, Barbie’s Cookies, Old World Taffy & Kettle Corn, Fiske French Fries and Lemonade, Snowba Bubble Tea, Richie’s Place to Eat, Two Buccaneers, Hot Wisconsin Cheese, and Friends for Berrien Springs – Korn Dog Booth. The event is cash only. Everyone must stay in their vehicles while on the grounds and all cars must exit the grounds after ordering and receiving food. Food may not be consumed on the grounds. No walkup orders are allowed, no pets allowed on the grounds and smoking is prohibited on the grounds. Patrons must enter Gate 3, 4261 E. Shawnee Road. The Berrien County Youth Fair would like to thank all the visitors who have supported the first two “Fair Food Drive Thru” events. Those events have given regular BCYF food vendors a chance for some summer income, with most of their summer events being cancelled. The events have also provided an income stream for the BCYF. With over 90% of the scheduled events cancelled, including the postponement of the 75th anniversary of the Berrien County Youth Fair, all of the BCYF’s income from the drive thru events will be used to cover fixed costs of the Berrien County Youth Fair (utilities, maintenance and essential staff ) and to keep the BCYF association going to be able to support the youth of Berrien County in 2021. For more information, visit www. bcyf.org. — STAFF REPORTS
