![]() Anteaters, big cats, reptiles, a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, and more. Over 500 species of animals, an interactive Stingray Reef touch tank, Aquarium Restaurant, Dive Lounge, the Nautilus Ballroom and amusements for the entire family.įree parking wheelchairs available to rent. They have BIG cats, an elephant, a hippo, an aquarium – and much more.Ī/downtownaquariumdenver/visitorInfo.aspĪDA accessible. Handicap accessible 95% of zoo area accessible by wheelchairs. Shuttle service available for wheelchairs. They have an albino alligator and an Africa penguin colony, plus more.ĪDA compliant. It’s the only place on Earth to house an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum-all under one living roof. See accessibility link for additional information. Steinhart Aquarium (California Academy of Sciences) Their online Accessibility Guide has more details. Strollers and wheelchairs are available for rental. Park is accessible for guests with disabilities. Pandas, gorillas, elephants, bears, zebras and more! The Zoo and Safari Park have an ADA packet with information about assisted services, descriptions of exhibits, and show access. There are some steep grades in parts of the zoo. The Zoo has reserved parking, restrooms, and access to shows, tour buses, and exhibits for guests with disabilities. San Diego Zoo and San Diego Wild Animal Park More than 600 exotic and endangered species, and more than 6,000 individual animals. ![]() Aquarium is all indoors and fully accessible. Rides that cost extra in zoo are not wheelchair accessible. Zoo paths are hard-packed granite and wheelchair accessible. Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park Lions and tigers and an elephant – plus lots more! Bears, cougars, a hippopotamus and more.ĪDA compliant. Elephants, gorillas, and about 700 more.īasically a drive-thru park, but the walk-through area can also be accessed by vehicle. Closed from Jan.-April in 2017.ĪDA accessible a few areas have yet to be improved. Visitors can feed and pet the reindeer, Elk and Bison. Wheelchair accessibility to exhibits (but not on rainy days it gets too muddy). Polar bears, snow leopard, Artic fox, marmots (Alaska has a national holiday for them), Dall sheep, and many more.Īccessible parking no wheelchair available and no accessible restroom (this is a rural facility). The Alaska Zoo has provided a home for orphaned, injured and captive-born animals for over four decades. Golf carts are available for handicap guests on two Wednesdays in May and September. Exhibits are handicap accessible, but the Zoo paths are gravel and guests may have to use alternate routes (signs posted) to access all exhibits. There are 31 aquariums with more than 100 species on display.Īccessible parking and restrooms no wheelchairs available. The Estuarium is completely accessible and abides by the standards set forth in the ADA. There are 500 exotic animals, daily keeper talks, a petting zoo, and an aviary. We hope this overview is a great asset for your family and that you make some incredible memories the next time you visit!Īccessible parking wheelchairs available all exhibits are handicap accessible. So, without further ado, our comprehensive guide to United States zoos, complete with accessibility notes. If you are a zoo employee and find information in this guide to be inaccurate or incomplete, please don’t hesitate to contact us today! We should also note that we have included destinations like aquariums and ‘safari centers’ in order to cover the spectrum of options out there. As a result, we hope your child, no matter what special need they have, can be well equipped to have a fantastic time at the zoo (even if it’s in another state!) ![]() While each piece of information is subject to change, we have also provided contact information where available so that you can check into your opportunities before visiting. Utilizing a wide range of efforts, including visiting websites, calling zoo staff and reviewing zoo directories on the internet, we have put together an extensive overview of zoos across the country and what we have found out about their accessibility. The result? This guide on special needs accessibility for zoos across the United States. While we have already put together an overview on ideas for planning a trip to the zoo, we wanted to take one step further to help our community. For a family trip, there is plenty for all parties to take on and enjoy. The zoo is a wonderful place for families to go due to the wide walkways and large exhibits that are centerpieces of most.
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