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In 2002, the City of Seattle transferred management and financial responsibility of Woodland Park Zoo to the Woodland Park Zoological Society. Founded in 1965, the nonprofit Society initially served as the zoo’s fundraising partner, but over the years has taken on an increasing number of responsibilities, such as marketing and membership.
The way I see it, any regulation or attempt by them to prohibit firearms in the zoo is a legal nullity. While they may try to claim that, since the park is managed by the Woodland Park Zoological Society it therefore is subject to regulation per PNSPA v. Sequim, I don't think that dog will hunt.
The Zoo has already claimed the "end of the world" if carry was allowed in the zoo - which begs the question " Can one carry (CC or OC) in publicly-owned zoos in your state? " If it's necessary to have a CCW permit/license in order to do so, please say state that this is the case.
The family and I went to Binder Park Zoo (Battle Creek MI.) this weekend. It is a great zoo and we gladly make the drive. I had not OC'd there before but was not concerned as I OC everywhere allowed by law (I have a CPL). We entered and looked around as usual and then boarded the tram to the...
Planning for a trip to COS and Woodland Park. From what I've read here, it looks like OC is a non-issue most places in COS and Teller County. As most of the threads are a bit old (2012 and earlier, mostly), I thought I'd check in here and see if there's anything new I need to know. TX (home)...
Safety Guidelines * The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is a tobacco-free Zoo. The Zoo does not permit smoking, chewing, or any other use of tobacco products on Zoo property. * Heelys, skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles, scooters, and roller-skates are not permitted on Zoo grounds.
If the zoo is owned by the city, county, or state, state preemption does not allow you to be prevented from carrying in a lawful way. However if it is a private business, it is their rules and you can be removed and trespassed.
In May of last year, St. Louis Circuit Judge Joan Moriarty accepted the zoo’s contention that its 90-acre property in Forest Park qualifies as a school and a gated amusement park — two of 17 designations where Missouri’s open carry law forbids firearms." ...
I also hired her to counter-sue the Zoo so as to establish precedent that the Zoo's claims of being an educational institution, a day care facility, an amusement park, and a business (among other things) - are hogwash. If you've been following the news, you may have noted that the Houston and Dallas (TX) Zoos have made similar claims.
The Zoological Society employs education, membership, marketing, fundraising, and special event staff. The City serves the operational needs of the Zoo, including animal care, zoo grounds and maintenance and customer service. Overall, the Virginia Zoo employs nearly 100 full- and part-time staff.