I think there are a few on here that know I have a niece with Down's Syndrome, she visited the 2014 weekend & had an absolutely fab time, she still talks about it today. This deal won't be for everyone, but I thought it worth sharing anyway as it's such a wonderful event.
Special Children's Day is a unique annual event at ZSL London Zoo welcoming children with special needs and their families and friends. With increased specialist facilities and number of staff, as well as special interactive events and discounted entry, Special Children's Day is an exciting and exceptional event not to be missed.
All Special Children's Day activities are free and all Zoo visitors are welcome to join in the fun!
Highlights include
A Very Special Welcome: Our staff and volunteers will be ready to greet you at the dedicated Special Children's Day entrance. Pick up your Special Children’s Day planner. There are friendly animal-costumed characters to meet too!
Singing Hands: Meet Suzanne & Tracy in person as they introduce you to the amazing world of animals through Makaton themed signs, songs, rhymes, stories and games. Shows are free and run throughout the day
Wildlife Gardening: Plant a seed to take back with you and grow at home, or build a mini-beast hotel to attract wildlife to your garden
Sensory Storytelling: Immersive and interactive stories about the natural world. Shows are free and run throughout the day
Discovery Zone: Investigate the naturlal world with our hands-on activities
LIVE! talks: Our amazing animal talks will be accompanied by British Sign Language interpreters throughout the weekend
Animal Adventure: Meet some of our fantastic animals and Keepers, get close up and hands on in the 'Touch Paddock', or play in the splash zone, secret garden and tunnels.
Art Zone: Get creative with our fun family art activities
Land of the Lions: visit our pride of Asiatic Lions in their amazing new home
Facilities
Charity Hub: an onsite hub where charities will be on hand to offer guidance, advise and networking opportunities for families
Chill Out Room: somewhere to take a break from all the excitement!
Additional friendly staff and volunteers on hand to assist
Additional facilities, including changing hoists, and a reserved picnic area for Special Children's Day families
Dedicated first aid & lost children's post with qualified staff
Free all day parking for blue badge holders in the main ZSL car park
Top comments
h82think
12 Mar 163#4
It really should be called a "Day for all individuals with special needs".
All comments (29)
afnoor
11 Mar 161#1
I plan to go to Zsl this yr with my daughter on the special children's days thanks :wink:
daisyb212
11 Mar 16#2
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frakison
12 Mar 162#3
Aren't ALL children special? I certainly think that mine are!!! Stupid over-PC nonsense, LET ME STRESS: I have no problem with the principle, its great, but lets call it what it is, is a "Day for children with special needs", what's wrong in just saying that? :smiley:
h82think
12 Mar 163#4
It really should be called a "Day for all individuals with special needs".
jimmyandmel
12 Mar 161#5
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Guba
12 Mar 16#6
Thanks.
Who is classed as a carer? I want take my D who is 2 but, not sure if I need to get an adult ticket or a carer ticket for me.
wishihadadonkey to Guba
12 Mar 16#7
All, I can find on the site is "One free entry for one essential carer per paying disabled visitor", so would say that because she's under 2 so would not be paying, you you have to buy an adult ticket, but it may be worth contacting them direct to clarify :smiley:
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Special Children's Day is a unique annual event at ZSL London Zoo welcoming children with special needs and their families and friends. With increased specialist facilities and number of staff, as well as special interactive events and discounted entry, Special Children's Day is an exciting and exceptional event not to be missed.
All Special Children's Day activities are free and all Zoo visitors are welcome to join in the fun!
Highlights include
A Very Special Welcome: Our staff and volunteers will be ready to greet you at the dedicated Special Children's Day entrance. Pick up your Special Children’s Day planner. There are friendly animal-costumed characters to meet too!
Singing Hands: Meet Suzanne & Tracy in person as they introduce you to the amazing world of animals through Makaton themed signs, songs, rhymes, stories and games. Shows are free and run throughout the day
Wildlife Gardening: Plant a seed to take back with you and grow at home, or build a mini-beast hotel to attract wildlife to your garden
Sensory Storytelling: Immersive and interactive stories about the natural world. Shows are free and run throughout the day
Discovery Zone: Investigate the naturlal world with our hands-on activities
LIVE! talks: Our amazing animal talks will be accompanied by British Sign Language interpreters throughout the weekend
Animal Adventure: Meet some of our fantastic animals and Keepers, get close up and hands on in the 'Touch Paddock', or play in the splash zone, secret garden and tunnels.
Art Zone: Get creative with our fun family art activities
Land of the Lions: visit our pride of Asiatic Lions in their amazing new home
Facilities
Charity Hub: an onsite hub where charities will be on hand to offer guidance, advise and networking opportunities for families
Chill Out Room: somewhere to take a break from all the excitement!
Additional friendly staff and volunteers on hand to assist
Additional facilities, including changing hoists, and a reserved picnic area for Special Children's Day families
Dedicated first aid & lost children's post with qualified staff
Free all day parking for blue badge holders in the main ZSL car park
Top comments
All comments (29)
Who is classed as a carer? I want take my D who is 2 but, not sure if I need to get an adult ticket or a carer ticket for me.