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Sensory-Friendly Sundays presented by Great Clips (2024)
October 20, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dates: Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17
Times: Walk: 9 a.m. – Noon.
Prices:
Members: Adult — $10 / Child — $7
Non- Members: Adult — $20 / Child — $15 (Includes general Zoo admission)
Age 2 and Under: $0
Intended Audience: Great for families that need an exclusive, self-paced program with fewer stimuli and additional places for quiet time!
Advance purchase required.
Enjoy the Zoo at your own pace during this program for Zoo fans that want a quiet, exclusive experience. Participants will enter the Zoo an hour before we open to the public and take a guided Zoo walk to orient themselves in our space.
Zoo walks will include animal information provided by Zoo docents and staff about your favorite ambassador animals and call attention to sensory stops on Zoo grounds like our accessible playground or the Snow Leopard Cub House presented by PNC. Program participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with docents and staff to decide their walking path to ensure you see your favorite areas before the Zoo opens to the public.
Part of Annual Tree Week:
Early morning at the Zoo is a good time to practice mindfulness and ground ourselves in the sights, sounds and smells of the natural world. Join staff and docent volunteers before the Zoo opens to visit your favorite animals as they start the day. Learn about what to expect as you explore the Zoo and where to find quiet areas for sensory breaks. Participants can collaborate with staff to design their walk as a group and make sure everyone’s preferences and sensory needs are respected.
The Zoo is certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity and offers FREE accommodations for all guests with sensory issues during regular hours. Sensory Bags are available for families to checkout free of charge the day of their visit. Learn more here.
Members: Be sure to click the link for member tickets to receive your discount!