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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
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The Yomiuri Shimbun

Reservations necessary for Japan's Ueno Zoo reopening

Ueno Zoo's giant panda Xiang Xiang enjoys some bamboo in June, 2019 (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

Ueno Zoo in Taito Ward, Tokyo, has decided to reopen its doors on June 23, after a coronavirus-inspired temporary closure spanning from the end of February, it has been learned. To avoid the "Three Cs," closed spaces, crowded spaces and close-contact settings, the zoo plans to limit the number of visitors per day for the time being with advance reservations. Some of the indoor exhibits are also considering limiting entry.

The panda house where female giant panda Xiang Xiang who turned 3 on Friday will be open to the public.

Read more from The Japan News at https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/

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