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Order from Idaho Central District Health

The Aquarium of Boise takes the safety of our guests as a top priority and we have developed a comprehensive plan to help keep the public, Volunteers and Staff members safe during this time.

The new Aquarium of Boise health and safety policy will be strictly enforced, and it is goal that everyone will cooperate to help keep our guests safe & healthy. As with any new policy and procedures, they are subject to change and adjustments over time.

Thank you for your patience and support!

• The Aquarium of Boise will be limiting our maximum occupancy to 50 people within the gallery spaces.
• Staff and Volunteers will be stationed throughout the gallery spaces to help ensure proper social distancing is in effect. Guests are to stay at least 6 feet away from other patrons & Staff members and Volunteers.
• Family members need to stay together as a group. Children cannot roam the Aquarium unassisted or unsupervised by their family members.
• Guests, during this time, will not be allowed to touch any of the reptiles or birds. Feeding of the fish will be allowed.
• The Aquarium of Boise is requiring that all Children 2 and up & Adults wear face masks in accordance with the Central District Health. Visit cityofboise.org and the Central District Health Order here for more info on this public health order. If a guest does not have a mask, we will be charging $1.04 for a mask at the time of their entry to the Aquarium of Boise.
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  Exemptions include:
  *Children under two.
  *People who can’t ‘medically tolerate’ a face covering. --Documentation is not required.
  *Those who are hearing impaired.
  *Those whose job duties would be impaired by wearing a mask – including police.
  *Eating or drinking in public as long as people can stay six feet away from those outside their home.
  *People receiving a personal service involving nose, face or head where the removal of the face-covering is needed.
  *Outdoors where social distance is possible.
  *Indoor exercise if people can socially distance
• Please do not visit the Aquarium of Boise if you are sick, have a fever or coughing.
• Aquarium of Boise Staff & Volunteers will provide hand sanitizer at the Entrance & Exit.
• The Aquarium of Boise will no longer be using hand towels but will have hand dryers and/or paper towels at the interactive areas.
• Please follow all the markings on the floors as it directs guests around the Aquarium of Boise. Markers to wait in line at the Gift Shop, markers at the interactive areas and arrows showing foot traffic directions.

Family Night at the Aquarium

After consulting with the Autism Society Treasure Valley and Aquarium of Boise, the event has been canceled for the month of July.

We want all of our Staff, Volunteers and Guests to be safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope to resume the next event in October when conditions are a bit safer. We thank everyone for their support and hope to see you and your family members again soon. Thank you!