As part of our work to create accessible and welcoming spaces for all, the Detroit Zoo will turn down the music and adjust the lights during special evenings this summer.
What accommodations can I expect during Sensory Friendly Evenings?
- Reduced music volume at gate entry
- Reduced volume and adjusted lighting inside the Polk Penguin Conservation Center’s Shackleton experience
- Limited effects and adjusted lighting in the 4D Theater
- Reduced sound on the Dinosauria trail
- Altered music on the Carousel
- KultureCity sensory bags equipped with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools and verbal cue cards will be available to guests who may feel overwhelmed by the environment. Guests can check out the bags at Customer Care and the Park Safety Office.
- Weighted lap pads and strobe glasses are available upon request.
