Disability Adventure Day
April 25, 2026
4:30PM - 7:30PM
Tickets are $2 per person, so please consider donating during your ticket purchase transaction to support future events.
Disability Adventure Day
for individuals with disabilities and their families
Enjoy an inclusive event designed especially for individuals with disabilities and their families. Explore the zoo after hours, meet animals up close, and take part in fun activities throughout the grounds.
Disability Adventure Day Highlights
• A chance to see/touch dive equipment and shark biofacts, talk with dive staff, and see the Eye-to-Eye Shark Dive encounter building
• Wave "hello" to divers in both aquariums
• See our polar bear and sea otters receive special enrichment
• A chance to meet with Animal Ambassadors!
• Wave "hello" to divers in both aquariums
• See our polar bear and sea otters receive special enrichment
• A chance to meet with Animal Ambassadors!
Accessible experiences
During Disability Adventure Day, guests will have a unique opportunity to explore the Eye-to-Eye Shark Dive behind the scenes. Enjoy a guided tour of the dive building to see the specialized equipment that makes this underwater adventure accessible, including the Hoyer lift that safely lowers guests who use wheelchairs into the water.
Download the event map
Download the map before your visit to see where all the activities and amenities are located.
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Read the Social Story
what to expect
Read the Social Story to learn about what to expect during your visit.
Read the Social Story
Additional Accessibility Features
| Designated quiet room in our education center |
| Shimmering lights in the Pacific Seas Aquarium turned off |
| The staff lot located north of the front entrance will be available to guests with vans with side chair lifts or those in need of larger parking spaces |
| Limited number of mobility devices and strollers available for complimentary check out on a first come first served basis |
| Higher capacity changing table available upon request |
| ASL Interpretation available |
ASL Guided Tours
American Sign Language Guided Tours are included with admission to the event. These tours are an accessibility support for guests who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing and their companions. ASL Interpreters will accompany a Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Educator who will share stories and information about the habitats and animals. Join us at 5:00 p.m. for a tour of the Tropical Reef Aquarium and the Asian Forest Sanctuary or at 6:00 p.m. for a tour of Red Wolf Woods, Arctic Tundra, and Rocky Shores. Each tour will be about an hour long and will meet in the Pacific Rim Plaza.
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Accessibility at the Zoo
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium strives to provide an environment that is welcoming and accessible to all visitors. Whether you’re exploring the different animal habitats or participating in our programs, we’re dedicated to ensuring every guest can connect with wildlife and nature.