The Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek will reopen its Exhibit Hall this Tuesday, completing a return to its pre-pandemic operations.

The museum will be unveiling a new habitat for its bald eagle Atsa for a special Member Day reopening May 4, then will reopen to the general public the following day.

To follow safety and social distancing measures, the museum will initially open with reduced hours and capacity, with Exhibit Hall open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and attendance at 50 percent of regular capacity, or 75 guests at a time. Everyone 2 or older will be required to wear masks.

For more information, people can call 925-935-1978 or visit the museum’s website.

Dan McMenamin, Bay City News

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