#Wildlights columbus zoo registration#

*locations may change due to weather conditions *please note that 3 of these stations will have a candy alternative. Make a stop at one of our 13 treat stations located in Adventure Cove, around Conservation Lake, and throughout Asia Quest. In addition, sensory kits with noise-cancelling headphones, sunglasses, and fidget devices are available at Guest Relations for a $10 refundable deposit.ĬHECK OUT WHAT IS IN STORE FOR YOU AT BOO AT THE ZOO.

#Wildlights columbus zoo registration#

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - TICKETS ON SALE SOON!įollowing the event, guests are welcome to visit the Zoo using their membership or paid admission.įamilies who plan to visit the Zoo are encouraged to visit the Columbus Zoo’s Accessibility page ( ) to download social stories and sensory maps to prepare for their visit. This event will be held in the Suzie Edwards Conservation Education Classrooms, located near the Zoo entrance. A calming room is available for individuals that may require a quiet space for self-regulation. Meet the Columbus Zoo Character Ambassadors, dressed in their Halloween best!īring the whole family, and enjoy four treat stations in a sensory-friendly environment with reduced sounds, decreased visual stimulation, and reduced crowds. Sensory-Friendly Halloween Character Meet and Treat Experience! The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is proud to present

The Dive Into Adventure experience at the Lighthouse Theater will feature potentially loud sounds, both from incorporated sound effects and naturally occurring noises from our animals and are unable to be modified.

Rides Flying Clipper and Mission Macaw feature loud horns/beeps at the start of the ride that cannot be adjusted.The music at Safari Stampede is required to be on in order to announce all ride safety procedures.The Havoc Harbor bumper car ride as it is a naturally loud experience.

Features of this region that may involve loud sounds include: PLEASE NOTE: Many features of this area were unable to be modified due to the observance of safety practices and other operational procedures.Interactive Video Mural inside Jack Hanna’s Animal Encounters Village.Music and sounds inside Congo River Food Court.PLEASE NOTE: The Dinosaur Island Boat Ride will operate as normal at this time.Nature Sounds throughout the Nocturnal Building.Video Monitors inside Bob & Evelyn’s Roadhouse.O Video Monitors inside main rotunda lobby O Video Monitors and Touchscreen Displays The Grand Carousel music will be OFF, however safety announcements will still be in place.The 4-D Theater will play movies only with no added effects (water sprays, seat rumbles, etc.) and no 3-D features until 2pm.All electronic sounds and videos triggered by buttons.Inside the Naomi Coyle Dempsey Quest for Enlightenment Center:.Video Monitors at Indoor Pachyderm viewing.Bells at train crossings and train whistle will also continue as they are a required safety feature. PLEASE NOTE: Safety announcements while waiting in line and boarding the North American Train Ride will be in place.Video Monitor inside the Wolverine Cabin.Microscope, Scientist, and Weather Stations.Inside the Battelle Polar Outpost Living Room:.

Video Monitors at Polar Bears’ above water and under water viewing areas.PLEASE NOTE: Safety announcements will still play on a rotation every 15-30 minutes, however in observance of Quiet Hours the volume of the announcements will be lowered and if possible will be limited to main pathways only.All background music and sounds throughout the Zoo.Any other special notes per region are also included. Everything listed will be TURNED OFF for the duration of the day. Below are all of the modifications that will be made for Quiet Hours.