Sensory Friendly Morning

Flutter in this spring for Sensory Friendly Morning at your Dallas Zoo! Families and friends are invited to enjoy a calm, welcoming environment with reduced crowds, limited noise, and dedicated sensory stations for all ages. Get early access to the Zoo, explore nature through engaging, inclusive activities crafted by the Dallas Zoo and our partners, and enjoy exclusive access to I Spy Butterflies.

Pricing:

• Public: $12 | FREE for Dallas Zoo members
• Parking: $14 | FREE for Dallas Zoo members
• Children 2 and under are FREE
• Registration is required.

Plan Your DAY:

• We encourage you to arrive close to 8 a.m. and stay for the rest of the day. Explore our I Spy Butterflies exhibit from 8–9 a.m. All sensory-friendly activities end at 11 a.m.
• Parking will be located at the main parking lot.
  • Via car: Please use our Parking Map for directions. 
  • Via DART: Take the DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) RED LINE to the Dallas Zoo Station.
• Wheelchairs and electronic vehicles (EVs) are available. View Zoo Accessibility options.

Activities:

• Calm & active actions
• Nature exploration stations
• Art-making stations
• Sensory spaces
• I Spy Butterflies exhibit

Partners:

• Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
• Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
• Dallas Public Library
• Frontiers of Flight Museum
• Perot Museum of Nature and Science
• Texas ABA Centers

Downloads:

• Sensory Friendly Morning Map coming soon!
• Sensory Friendly Success Story
• Accessibility Communication Tool

Questions? Contact our Education department at Education@DallasZoo.com or 469.554.7300.