Join us as we partner with Autism Society Tidewater Virginia and Complete the Puzzle to provide guests of all abilities and needs, along with their families, the opportunity to visit the Virginia Zoo in a less overwhelming environment. On this special date and time, we will provide stress-free activities for your Zoo visit through adapted programs and a reduced number of visitors. With access to animal ambassadors, activity carts, Run Wild! Discovery Zone nature play, and more the whole family can enjoy this sensory-friendly morning at the Zoo.
Activities & Vendors
All activities are being conducted as they would during standard operations with some modifications to create a calmer environment with reduced lights, sounds, and crowds.
Tickets
Due to limited capacity, timed tickets will be required for entry to the Zoo for this time and date. Individuals with an ADA-Recognized Disability and One Companion can receive free admission upon request. ADA Admission is only redeemable at the ticket booth. All additional family and friends attending are required to purchase & reserve your tickets ahead of time.
Tickets will be available beginning 2/21/25.
To ensure the Zoo will be a calm environment during this event, we have limited our capacity and require guests to reserve advanced tickets. We urge all guests that do not require sensory-friendly accommodations to visit the Zoo later in the day when general admission resumes. Tickets can be reserved at this link and standard Zoo operations/general admission will resume at 12:30 p.m.
