Quiet Mornings
One event on March 26, 2026 at 9:00 am
One event on April 30, 2026 at 9:00 am
One event on May 28, 2026 at 9:00 am
One event on June 25, 2026 at 9:00 am
One event on July 30, 2026 at 9:00 am
One event on August 27, 2026 at 9:00 am
One event on September 24, 2026 at 9:00 am
One event on October 29, 2026 at 9:00 am
One event on November 19, 2026 at 11:00 am
One event on December 17, 2026 at 11:00 am
Join us for a tranquil morning at the Zoo!
The 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.
Our 2026 Quiet Mornings are presented by Mike and Kim Rufo
2026 DATES:
Thursday, February 26 – 9:00 AM
Thursday, March 26 – 9:00 AM
Thursday, April 30 – 9:00 AM
Thursday, May 28 – 9:00 AM
Thursday, June 25 – 9:00 AM
Thursday, July 30 – 9:00 AM
Thursday, August 27 – 9:00 AM
Thursday, September 24 – 9:00 AM
Thursday, October 29 – 9:00 AM
Thursday, November 19 – 11:00 AM
Thursday, December 17 – 11:00 AM
PRICING:
Non-Members, ages 3 & up: $15.95 – $20.95
Yearly Members: FREE (must pre-register)
Ages 0 – 2: FREE
Personal care attendants and one-on-one aides accompanying those with special needs: FREE
SENSORY BACKPACKS
Thanks 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.
Guests 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.
QUIET SPACE
A dedicated quiet space is located at the south facing side of the bison exhibit. This quiet space has gate access and available seating.
Click here to visit our Accessibility Page, which includes a sensory guide, accessibility map, social narrative and helpful tips for your visit.
In 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.
