VISITOR UPDATE Due to Storm Éowyn, we have made the decision to close today. Please note that The Playbarn will remain open as usual.Thank you for your understanding and patience.

How to Find Us Contact Search Latest News

What are you looking for?


You can also solve your question in our F.A.Q's section
Education & Conservation Discover the zoo Plan your visit Opening hours & prices Group Visits
Education
Conservation & Sustainability
Animals adoptions
  • Schools
  • School Bookings
  • Plan Your Visit
  • School Talks & Times
  • School & College Workshops
  • Keeper Courses
  • Keeper Cubs
  • Keeper Kids
  • Keeper Apprentice
  • Keeper Academy
  • A Future That's Wild
  • Students
  • Work experience
  • Research
  • Conservation
  • Programmes
  • Conservation Statement
  • Zoo Sustainability
  • Sustainable Palm Oil Community
Animals
What to do
Zoo's map
  • Experiences
  • Animal Habitats
  • Keeper Courses
  • Animal Interactions
  • Daily Talks
  • Big Cat Habitat
  • Playbarn
  • Dining
  • Cafes
  • Shopping
  • Gift Shops
Before your visit
During your visit
FAQs
Accessibility
  • Access statement
  • How to find us
  • Services
  • Our app
Opening hours
Prices
Discounts
Corporate Groups
Organised Groups
Schools
Tickets
Memberships
Meals
Animal Interactions
  • Day Tickets
  • OPEN DAY TICKET
  • Membership information
  • Members' Monthly Offers
  • Membership Terms and Conditions
  • Membership Renewals
  • Meet the Penguins
  • Feed a Giraffe
  • Carnivore Keeper
  • See all
What are you looking for?

You can also solve your question in our F.A.Q's section

2025 Memberships

Hurry! Become a member and save 20%!

  1. Home
  2. Latest News
  3. World Autism Acceptance Week
2023-03-24 | The Zoo

World Autism Acceptance Week

Flamingo amongst daffodils
Share the post

Share


LINK SHARE
Copy link
SOCIAL SHARE

We are excited to announce that we are holding our first autism-friendly quiet times, to celebrate World Autism Acceptance Week, the mornings of the 30th and 31st of March, between 10am and 12pm.

These times are open to all visitors, but are specially catered towards autistic people or those who may enjoy a calmer environment.

During these mornings, visitors can enjoy the zoo in a more peaceful setting. The music will be switched off, including within the main entrance, in the Dinosaur Safari and at Nawala, heading towards the elephants. The gift shop in the main entrance will open at the later time of 11am and we will also be holding an additional sea lion demonstration, free from audience participation.

Throughout World Autism Acceptance Week, we will have sensory maps and signs, highlighting things such as noises and smells within the enclosures and possible busy areas. Along with hidden disability awareness signs throughout the zoo.

We have updated our social story, which can be found here, this is designed to let visitors know in advance what to expect from their trip to the zoo, to minimise any potential stress.

The zoo is a great place to learn, enjoy and discover and provides unforgettable memories for our visitors; we are committed to becoming a zoo for all.

We welcome your feedback, following these quiet times, as we progress our plans to further improve our service as an inclusive visitor attraction. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the zoo, for our first autism-friendly sessions.

We are excited to announce that we are holding our first autism-friendly quiet times, to celebrate World Autism Acceptance Week, the mornings of the 30th and 31st of March, between 10am and 12pm.

OUR STANDARDS

  • BIAZA
  • EAZA - European Association of Zoos and Aquaria
  • Tripadvisor
  • About Us
  • Jobs
  • FAQs
  • Contact info
  • Latest News
  • Site Map
  • Buy Tickets
  • Our App

OTHER ATTRACTIONS OF THE GROUP

  • Oceanarium Bournemouth
  • Nickleodeon Adventure, lakeside
  • Lakes Aquarium
  • Privacy Policy
  • Legal
  • Cookies Policy
  • Terms
  • Employee Privacy Policy
  • Park rules

© Blackpool Zoo