9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will offer this special day for guests to enjoy the Zoo in a more accessible environment for individuals who are Blind, Deaf and DeafBlind. Be sure to stop by the event information tent by the globe fountain just inside the entrance for information and wayfinding of the event.
Local community partners will be set up in Conservation Courtyard with hands-on activities and learning experiences.
- Columbus Speech and Hearing Center
- Deaf Services Center
- Good Sign Coffee Co.
- Helen Keller National Center
- Ohio En-Compass iCANCONNECT Program
Animal Presentations
American Sign Language Interpreters will be present at each of the presentations to translate, and hearing devices will be on-hand for anyone who was not able to reserve one in advance.
- 11:00 am: Dive into Adventure
- 12:00 pm: Training Tales
- 2:00 pm: Training Tales
Tactile Experiences Map
Click Here to download a map of planned tactile experiences.
Keeper Talks
Guests have the unique opportunity to learn from the zookeepers themselves as they present fun, informative sessions about the species they care for daily. With Keeper Talks, guests get the inside scoop on animals straight from the people who know them best...Our Animal Care teams! Interpreters will be present at each of the Keeper Talks to translate.
| Time | Animal | Location |
| 9:45am | Tigers | Asia Quest |
| 10:30am | Lions | Heart of Africa |
| 11:15am | Polar Frontier Bears | North America |
| 1:00pm | Koalas | Australia and the Islands |
| 1:45pm | Orangutans | Australia and the Islands |
| 2:30pm | Penguins | Shores |
More Information
- Some sounds and visuals are required for safety purposes and these will not be altered during Quiet Hours. There is also construction noise around the Zoo's North America region.
- Sensory kits with noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, and fidget devices will be available at Guest Relations for a $10 refundable deposit.
- Kindly note that the Zoo will be open to all guests, so there may be large crowds during this experience.
- Zoo admission and parking are not included and must be purchased in advance.
This event is included with a general Day Pass purchase.
