Disabled Accessibility
Many accessibility laws have helped increase accessibility at zoos and aquariums. Laws such as the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 required zoos receiving Federal money to remove barriers so that individuals with disabilities could avail themselves of the zoo. Accessibility to both zoos and aquariums has increased even more thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a civil rights law for people with disabilities. Its basic intent is to eliminate discrimination against a person with a disability. One of the specific provisions of the ADA is to insure that public accommodations are accessible and zoos are listed as one example of accommodations required to be accessible.
Rental equipment, parking and sign language interpreters
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Non-electric wheelchairs are available for rental for $10/day at our Guest Services Centers located at the zoo's West Entrance and South Entrance. Personal electric carts are also available for rental at $25 (with $200 refundable deposit)
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Disabled parking spaces are available at each of the zoo's parking lots at our North (N. 59th and Evanston), West (5500 Phinney Ave and N. 55th) and South (N. 50th and Fremont Ave. North) entrances. Visit the DIrections & Parking section for additional parking information. An official state-issued disabled parking permit must be visible on your vehicle. Vehicles with a valid disabled parking permit do NOT need to pay for parking.
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Accessible restrooms and drinking fountains are located throughout the zoo grounds.