Elmwood Park Zoo Events

Thursday October 30 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Quiet Mornings

Join us for a tranquil morning at the Zoo!The last Thursday* of every month the zoo will open an hour early for Quiet Mornings. This is a great opportunity for our guests with special needs and their families to enjoy a more relaxing visit to the zoo. Quiet Mornings offer a less-crowded setting before the zoo opens to the general public. Non-Member Tickets Member Registration 2025 DATES:Thursday, February 27 – 9:00 AMThursday, March 27 – 9:00 AMThursday, April 24 – 9:00 AMThursday, May 29 – 9:00 AMThursday, June 26 – 9:00 AM Thursday, July 31 – 9:00 AM Thursday, August 28 – 9:00 AMThanks to a sponsorship provided by Constellation Nuclear, the July & August Quiet Morning programs are available at a discounted rate of $8.95 for all who register! Thursday, September 25 – 9:00 AMThursday, October 30 – 9:00 AMThursday, November 20 – 11:00 AMThursday, December 18 – 11:00 AM PRICING:Non-Members, ages 3 & up: $15.95 – $20.95Yearly Members: FREE (must pre-register)Ages 0 – 2: FREEPersonal care attendants and one-on-one aides accompanying those with special needs: FREE Non-Member Tickets Member Registration SENSORY BACKPACKSThanks to Geiger and Crazy Aaron’s, Elmwood Park Zoo guests have access to complimentary daily-use Sensory Packs. The backpack includes noise cancelling headphones, fidget toys, a stress ball, thinking putty and laminated copies of EPZ’s Social Story, sensory map, and sensory guide. Guests may request a sensory backpack upon their arrival at the Admissions window. Guests must provide the zoo with a valid ID. The zoo will hold this ID until the backpack is returned. QUIET SPACEA dedicated quiet space is located at the south facing side of the bison exhibit. This quiet space has gate access and available seating. Click here to visit our Accessibility Page, which includes a sensory guide, accessibility map, social narrative and helpful tips for your visit. In May of 2018, Elmwood Park Zoo became the first zoo in the world to earn certification as a Certified Autism Center. The designation, given by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), is awarded to organizations who have completed a training and review process with the goal to better serve individuals with autism and other sensory needs.

Wednesday November 5 11:00am - 12:00pm EST

Member Mornings PLUS

Rise and shine!On the first Wednesday of each month, members can early admission to the Zoo with a special early-morning giraffe feeding. See below for details on Member Morning Plus. Member Morning PLUS Highlights:Giraffe Feeding: Depending on the time of year, partic......More

Thursday November 6 10:15am - 10:45am EST

Nature Explorers - Volcanoes

How are volcanoes formed, and why do they erupt? Participants learn about volcano eruptions and meet an animal friend who uses volcanic ash to stay clean! Nature Explorers – VolcanoesThursday, November 6 | 10:15 AMProgram locations are sent before classes.Member Tickets......More

Thursday November 20 10:00am - 11:00am EST

Quiet Mornings

Thursday November 20 10:15am - 10:45am EST

Nature Explorers - Tundra

What types of animals and plants can survive in this type of harsh environment? Participants will learn about the tundra through a hands-on activity and meet an animal friend who calls the tundra home. Nature Explorers – TundraThursday, November 20 | 10:15 AMProgram loc......More

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