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GoldenRod
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Kids With Autism Can Now Browse The Zoo Stress-Free 1 Hour Before it Opens
Today's good news story.... 
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/kids-autism-can-now-browse-zoo-stress-free-1-hour-opens/
For kids on the autism spectrum just trying to enjoy animals at the zoo, large crowds and noise can be too stressful to maneuver.
That’s why the Taronga Zoo in New South Wales, Australia will now open one hour early on special Access Taronga days so guests with autism can enjoy the park without the general public.
The zoo offers a range of other services for their special guests including VIP badges that children can wear just in case they need extra assistance.
They also have three tranquil zones throughout the park so families can take a quiet break in a more secluded, grassy area.
Since the zoo partnered with Autism Spectrum Australia, 120 staff members have been trained to give special help should it be necessary.
The nonprofit park housing 4,000 animals from over 350 species will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
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GoldenRod
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Re: Kids With Autism Can Now Browse The Zoo Stress-Free 1 Hour Before it Opens
That would be cool if some US zoos would do that.
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| Posted 9/30/16 9:58 AM |
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jamnmore
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Re: Kids With Autism Can Now Browse The Zoo Stress-Free 1 Hour Before it Opens
Posted by GoldenRod
That would be cool if some US zoos would do that.
Agree. I don't see us traveling to Australia anytime soon. Though some places do have sensory hours one day a month I just can't think of any. LICM has sensory hours I think.
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| Posted 9/30/16 10:04 AM |
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gina409
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Re: Kids With Autism Can Now Browse The Zoo Stress-Free 1 Hour Before it Opens
Bounce u and pump it up have sensory night
What a great story!
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| Posted 9/30/16 10:06 AM |
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JDubs
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Re: Kids With Autism Can Now Browse The Zoo Stress-Free 1 Hour Before it Opens
Posted by GoldenRod
That would be cool if some US zoos would do that.
Yes I hope that more zoos/museums here will follow and do this as well...
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| Posted 9/30/16 10:17 AM |
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BargainMama
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Re: Kids With Autism Can Now Browse The Zoo Stress-Free 1 Hour Before it Opens
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Posted by GoldenRod
That would be cool if some US zoos would do that.
Yes I hope that more zoos/museums here will follow and do this as well...
There are so many around here that do this. Museums, movies, plays, trampolines places etc.
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| Posted 9/30/16 10:40 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Kids With Autism Can Now Browse The Zoo Stress-Free 1 Hour Before it Opens
Posted by BargainMama
Posted by JDubs
Posted by GoldenRod
That would be cool if some US zoos would do that.
Yes I hope that more zoos/museums here will follow and do this as well...
There are so many around here that do this. Museums, movies, plays, trampolines places etc.
I'm definitely aware of some of these, but this is the first time I've personally heard of a zoo making accommodations. A lot of kids on the spectrum, and kids with other crowd-related issues, really love animals in particular, so that's why I'm glad to hear about this. 
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| Posted 9/30/16 10:53 AM |
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MC09
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Re: Kids With Autism Can Now Browse The Zoo Stress-Free 1 Hour Before it Opens
 that's awesome! I think all places geared towards kids should offer these services.
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| Posted 9/30/16 10:55 AM |
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