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Sensory Friendly Night

A special evening designed to celebrate the holidays in a sensory-friendly environment

Experience the magic of Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant during our special Sensory Friendly Night, created for individuals on the autism spectrum or those with sensory sensitivities. This evening is carefully designed with reduced noise, smaller crowds, and fewer stimulations so you can explore our glowing wonderland at your own pace and in comfort.

Pricing:

  • General admission: $19 for adults | $15 for youth
  • Dallas Zoo Members: $15 for adults | $11 for youth
  • Parking is $14 | FREE for Dallas Zoo members 
  • Children 2 and under are FREE

Plan Your Night:

  • We encourage you to arrive close to 5:30 p.m. and stay for the magic of the night.
  • Sensory Friendly Night activities will be open until 8:30 p.m.
  • Parking will be at the main parking lot off S.R.L. Thornton Freeway.
    • Via car: Take the Ewing Ave. / Marsalis Ave. exit from I-35E. Our main entrance is located by the tall giraffe statue, on the northbound access road of I-35E.
    • Via DART: Take the DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) RED LINE to the Dallas Zoo Station.

Activities:

  • Dallas Zoo Lights
  • Sensory haven
  • Special sensory-friendly activities
  • Meet Santa

Downloads:

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

 

 

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