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SUMMARY:Quiet Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tranquil morning at the Zoo!\nThe last Thursday* of every month the zoo will open an hour early for Quiet Mornings. This is a great opportunity for our guests with special needs and their families to enjoy a more relaxing visit to the zoo. Quiet Mornings offer a less-crowded setting before the zoo opens to the general public. \nAccessible Amenities made possible by Mike and Kim Rufo\n  \nPurchase Non-Member Tickets\n  \nMember Registration   \n2026 DATES:\nThursday\, March 26 – 9:00 AM\nThursday\, April 30 – 9:00 AM\nThursday\, May 28 – 9:00 AM\n\n\n  \n\nThanks to support from\n \nOur June\, July\, and August Quiet Mornings are reduced to $8.95 per person\n\n\nThursday\, June 25 – 9:00 AM\nThursday\, July 30 – 9:00 AM\nThursday\, August 27 – 9:00 AM\n\n\n  \n\nThursday\, September 24 – 9:00 AM\nThursday\, October 29 – 9:00 AM\nThursday\, November 19 – 11:00 AM\nThursday\, December 17 – 11:00 AM\n  \n\nPRICING:\n\nNon-Members\, ages 3 & up: $15.95 – $20.95\nYearly Members: FREE (must pre-register)\nAges 0 – 2: FREE\nPersonal care attendants and one-on-one aides accompanying those with special needs: FREE\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nSENSORY BACKPACKS\nThanks to Geiger and Crazy Aaron’s\, Elmwood Park Zoo guests have access to complimentary daily-use Sensory Packs. The backpack includes noise cancelling headphones\, fidget toys\, a stress ball\, thinking putty and laminated copies of EPZ’s Social Story\, sensory map\, and sensory guide. \nGuests may request a sensory backpack upon their arrival at the Admissions window. Guests must provide the zoo with a valid ID. The zoo will hold this ID until the backpack is returned. \n  \nQUIET SPACE\nA dedicated quiet space is located at the south facing side of the bison exhibit. This quiet space has gate access and available seating. \n  \nClick here to visit our Accessibility Page\, which includes a sensory guide\, accessibility map\, social narrative and helpful tips for your visit. \n  \nIn May of 2018\, Elmwood Park Zoo became the first zoo in the world to earn certification as a Certified Autism Center. The designation\, given by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)\, is awarded to organizations who have completed a training and review process with the goal to better serve individuals with autism and other sensory needs. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/quiet-mornings/2026-04-30/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Live Veterinary Exams
DESCRIPTION:Watch live medical exams and procedures happening inside the Frank & Paige Engro Veterinary Health Center\, with the chance to ask questions directly to our veterinary team as they work. Deepen your connection to the animals you love — and witness the incredible care that happens behind the scenes every day. \nNOTE: Date and times that start at 9:00 AM will be members-only exclusive. \n  \nExam Schedule\n\nThursday\, April 30 \n10:00 AM | Edith (Lesser Madagascar Hedgehog Tenrec) \nWednesday\, May 6 (MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE) \n9:00 AM | Tango (Argentine Black and White Tegu) \nWednesday\, June 3 (MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE) \n9:00 AM | Jafar\, Chin and Ghost (African Straw-Colored Fruit Bats) \n  \nWhy This Matters\nThis experience highlights the role of modern veterinary medicine in animal welfare\, conservation\, and long-term care. We’re giving you an inside look at the compassion\, expertise\, and innovation that supports every animal at Elmwood Park Zoo. \n  \nNot a Member? Join our Flock!\nMembers get access to select exams – plus free daily admission\, event perks\, and behind-the-scenes opportunities year round. \n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER TODAY!  
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/live-veterinary-exams/2026-04-30/
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SUMMARY:*NSYNC Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the start of May with a day at the Zoo featuring a soundtrack of *NSYNC hits.
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/nsync-day/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Nature Explorers - Rabbits
DESCRIPTION:Hop into this lesson about some very fluffy friends! Students will learn what similarities and differences wild rabbits have versus domesticated rabbits\, while meeting one of the zoo’s resident rabbits! \nNature Explorers – Rabbits\n\nThursday\, April 30 | 10:15 AM\nAn adult must accompany each child during the program. Paid Zoo admission is required for adults & children\, and a $5 per-child fee will be collected at the beginning of each program. The fee covers the cost of materials and supports our conservation efforts. Program locations will be determined and emailed to guests before their respective dates.\n\nMember Registration \nNon-Member Registration \n____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\n\nThis program is part of our Nature Explorers Series\, which offers exciting outdoor adventures designed for children ages 3–5. Each 30–45-minute session introduces young learners to a new topic through engaging activities such as up-close animal encounters\, crafts\, storytelling\, and interactive lessons. Class sizes are limited to ensure a personalized experience. \n\n\nAn adult must accompany each child during the program. Paid Zoo admission is required for adults & children\, and a $5 per-child fee will be collected at the beginning of each program. The fee covers the cost of materials and supports our conservation efforts. Program locations will be determined and emailed to guests before their respective dates. \n\n\nProgram Pricing \nRegistration is required for all children. A $5.00 per child fee will be collected at the beginning of the program. Non-members must purchase Zoo admission in addition to program fees.
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/nature-explorers-volcanoes/
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