NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk announced a sensory morning for guests to visit in a calmer environment.
The event, sponsored by Southern Bank, is scheduled for Sunday, March 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Those interested in attending must reserve a ticket, which can be purchased here .
A schedule of events throughout the day can be found below:
- Biofact Carts — 9:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. — hands-on exploration using animal artifacts
- Touch of the Wild Comparison at Zebra Habitat on the Africa Trail
- Colors of Nature at Cassowary Habitat on the Asia: Trail
- Activity Carts — 9:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. — hands-on activities
- Orangutan Treetops at the Orangutan Habitat on the Asia: Trail of the Tiger
- Animal Kitchen/Diet Prep at the Animal Wellness Campus
- Nature Play — 9:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. — exploring nature at the Run Wild Nature Discovery Zone
- Up-Close-Zoo — 9:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. — an up-close look at various animal ambassadors
- To limit stimulation, only 15 guests will be allowed in every 20 minutes from 9:50 a.m. through 12:50 p.m.
- Virginia Zoo Express Train interactions — 9:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. — the train will not be running
- Zoo Tales – Colors and Shapes — noon — learning about colors and shapes through story while meeting an animal ambassador at the Zoo Live Stage
Individuals with an ADA-Recognized Disability, along with one companian, will be able to receive free admission upon request at the ticket booth…