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As a new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) swept through the world in 2020, preparedness plans, masking policies and more public policy changed just as quickly. WVXU has covered the pandemic's impact on the Tri-State from the very beginning, when on March 3, 2020, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine barred spectators from attending the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus over concerns about the virus, even though Ohio had yet to confirm a single case of COVID-19.

What The Cincinnati Zoo Will Look Like When It Reopens

91.7 WVXU | By Michael Monks
Published June 8, 2020 at 4:00 AM EDT
Cincinnati Zoo And Botanical Garden

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has been awaiting word from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on a reopening date and we now know that can begin June 10. The zoo is planning a phased reopening with  limited crowds, and tickets only sold in advance. Those tickets will be timed to limit the number of people entering the zoo at a time.

Joining Cincinnati Edition to discuss plan for reopening is Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Director Thane Maynard.

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Michael Monks
Michael Monks brings a broad range of experience to WVXU-FM as the host of Cincinnati Edition, Cincinnati Public Radio's weekday news and information talk show.
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