Autism Awareness Acceptance Day
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and the Houston Zoo is committed to being place where everyone can connect with wildlife and one another. To create an inclusive and welcoming experience for all, the Zoo is hosting Autism Acceptance Day on Sunday, April 19, providing a welcoming and sensory-friendly environment for guests on the autism spectrum and their families.
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During Autism Acceptance Day, guests can expect an enjoyable and enriching experience while cultivating a deeper appreciation for wildlife.
This event is included with general admission and free for members.
- Gates open an hour early at 8:00 a.m. for exclusive access to the Zoo on Sunday
- Zoo Crew Teens to offer hands-on activities at various habitats around the Zoo from 9:00-4:00 p.m.
- Several quiet zones and sensory spaces provide areas to decompress, including pathway near black bears, Karamu Outpost, and picnic area in the John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo
- Themed keeper chats will allow guests to connect with animals, including keepers bringing sensory examples (like feathers) and visually stimulating animal enrichment
- A Wildlife Workshop offers engaging opportunities to learn about wildlife
Location:
Houston Zoo, Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, USA
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Dates:
04/19/2026
Time:
8AM-5PM
Price:
Flex Pricing - See Website
Ages
Adults & kids togetherWeb Service