Sensory Friendly ZooLights

Wednesday, November 10

5:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Tickets available online in advance at phoenixzoo.org

 

https://www.phoenixzoo.org/events/sensory-friendly-zoolights/

 

Join us for a ZooLights experience designed for guests that thrive in a sensory-supportive environment.  During this special evening you can expect the same great ZooLights with some modifications to make it more sensory friendly. 

 

Sensory Friendly ZooLights includes:

• Smaller crowds due to limited tickets available for the evening
• A quieter music volume throughout the experience
• The Music in Motion lights show turned off to reduce flashing lights
• The lights on the Arizona Trail will be static or very slow-moving
• The rest of the Zoo will have reduced light movement to the extent possible
• Sensory Stations will be available throughout the experience
• A Quiet Room will be available in the C.W. & Modene Neely Education and Event Center

 

What is a Sensory Friendly event? 

A “Sensory Friendly” event is one in which the location has had all the potentially troublesome stimuli removed. Because this is sometimes a difficult task, accessibility is therefore limited to the day and location of the sensory friendly event.

 

What are some groups that are affected by sensory need/sensory processing issues?

These could be guests with PTSD, autism, ADHD, ADD, early onset dementia, anxiety, stroke patients just to name a few.