Zoo officials said the rule changes are part of an effort to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable visit. "Being an adult, if you have more than five children, you can't handle five children," Weekley said. Memphis Zoo visitors commented on the rule changes. Current college or military photo ID will be accepted.
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A photo ID with proof of age and Tennessee residency are required for free admittance. In addition to the rule changes, the free Tuesday hours will remain from 2:00 p.m. Children age 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older and adults age 21 or older may accompany up to five children age 16 and under. Starting this Tuesday, people planning to visit the zoo during free Tuesday hours will see some changes. In the future, there will be no more free hours during spring break. We wanted to make sure everyone was OK." The Memphis Zoo will continue to allow free general admission on Tuesdays after 2 p.m., but has discontinued the free Tuesday program during the month of March. "We had people who were caught by surprise by the sheer numbers. "We had a lot of lost children," said Chuck Brady with the Memphis Zoo. Witnesses inside the zoo said people sent text messages to meet for free Tuesdays at the zoo. An estimated 60,000 people showed up in and around the Memphis Zoo Tuesday. "You'd expect a place that's family friendly to be safe," Weekley said. Parents like Tracy Weekley said when it comes to her children, keeping them away from danger is her top priority. Officials said they are serious about keeping visitors out of harm's way. After closely reviewing their admission policies, the Memphis Zoo said the time has come for some much needed changes. MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - The Memphis Zoo announced new rules Friday in the wake of Tuesday's flash mob that led to fights and gunfire outside the zoo's gates.
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