Sensory-Friendly Day at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Name: Sensory-Friendly Day at Farm-in-the-Zoo
Start: 2024-06-23T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-06-23T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Lincoln Park Zoo

Schedule

Sun Jun 23 2024 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL

Sensory-Friendly Day at Farm-in-the-Zoo, Sunday, June 23, a free, timed-entry event
About this Event

On Sunday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lincoln Park Zoo will host Sensory-Friendly Day at Farm-in-the-Zoo. Modifications include limited capacity. This is a free event, but it does require advanced registration.

Sensory-Friendly Day at Farm-in-the-Zoo is a free program for all people who benefit from visiting the zoo without crowds and other sensitive environmental elements. This includes guests with sensory sensitivities, disabilities, autism, PTSD, and dementia to name a few. All guests are welcome at Sensory-Friendly Day.

During Sensory-Friendly Day at Farm-in-the-Zoo animal buildings may be open, but some animals may not be in their public viewing spaces. There will also be low sensory activities.

Timed Entry Window: While registered guests will be let in before or after their one-hour timed entry window, guests are strongly encouraged to come during their timed entry window to help limit crowd sizes. Limited crowd sizes is one of the most important ways to make this day sensory-friendly. Thank you.

View the zoo’s accessibility map HERE and accessibility page HERE to help plan your visit.

Lincoln Park Zoo is certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity. Please download the free KultureCity app with Lincoln Park Zoo social story. iOS Android

Upon arrival guests need to present their registration email to zoo ushers. This event is only happening at Farm-in-the-Zoo. The rest of Lincoln Park Zoo will have typical operations for the day.

Paid parking is available at the zoo’s parking lot located at Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive (2400 N. Cannon Drive). The zoo is also accessible by train via the Armitage and Fullerton stations and by bus via the 22, 36, 151, and 156 routes.

All Lincoln Park Zoo events take place rain or shine.

There is no smoking at Lincoln Park Zoo for the health of the animals in our care.

Pets are not allowed at the zoo, but licensed service animals are welcome.

For any questions, please email [email protected].