Columbus Zoo hosting 'Quiet After Hours' for guests with sensory needs

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced they will be hosting a ''Quiet After Hours" event Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The following amenities and attractions will be available during the after-hours event.

• Visiting select areas of the Zoo, including North America, Polar Frontier, Asia Quest, Jack Hanna’s Animal Encounters Village, and the Shores & Aquarium region.
• Meet and greets with the Zoo’s Character Ambassadors.
• Limited food and beverage options at Village Coffee Shop, Lakeside Market, and Prairie Outpost.
• The Columbus Zoo Marketplace and Jr. Zookeeper gift shops will be open.
• North America Train and 1914 Mangels-Illions Grand Carousel. (Please note these experiences require an additional fee. Safety announcements will be in place, and rides are subject to weather and mechanical conditions.)

The quiet hours allow guests to enjoy the zoo in a calm and relaxed atmosphere, without added background sounds.

Visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquariums' accessibility page for more information and a downloadable map to help plan your trip.

Tickets for this event must be pre-purchased before the event and cost $10 for general guests and complimentary for members. Both members and non-members must pre-register.

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