ZOOMAZIUM
A nature-inspired indoor play space for kids 8 years and younger
Zoomazium Hours
Open Daily* 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Closed on Tuesdays
*unexpected changes may occur due to staff availability
November 2023 exceptions to our regular hours:
- Thursday, November 2: closing at 2 p.m.
- Thursday, November 23: 9:30 a.m. - 2p.m.
*unexpected changes may occur due to staff availability, updated November 16, 2023
December 2023 exceptions to our regular hours:
- Saturday, December 2: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Holiday hours coming soon!
*unexpected changes may occur due to staff availability, updated Novebmer 19, 2023
Creature Feature
in Zoomazium
10:30 a.m. Mondays & Saturdays*
Join Zoomazium staff for an original puppet story and then meet a scaled, sleek or shelled animal friend in person! A great opportunity for young children to meet an animal up close and personal.
*unexpected cancelations may occur due to staff availability
NATURE PLAY
About Zoomazium
Zoomazium is an indoor, all-weather facility that incorporates spectacular multimedia features with fun, interactive nature-themed areas devoted to play and learning for children from birth to eight (8) years of age (though all ages and abilities are welcome!) All of the exhibits within Zoomazium have been designed for whole-bodied, imaginative play, as well as integration with existing zoo programs.
The building is divided into several play areas, including active spaces for exploratory play, a stage for theatrical demonstrations, storytelling, puppet shows and video presentations, and a Project Place for guided learning. What could be more fun than exploring a mountain cave, crossing a rope bridge in the tree canopy, discovering what lies beneath a savanna water hole or even climbing a 20-foot tree?! All this and more are awaiting discovery for young children interested in nature.
Sensory Friendly Fridays
Fridays in Zoomazium are Sensory Friendly! On Fridays, Zoomazium provides modifications to create a quieter and more comfortable environment for children with sensory sensitivities and their families. Here are some of the modifications you will find in Zoomazium.
- Background noises are reduced
- Strangler Fig tree is closed to reduce noise
- Exhibit lights are adjusted to be more sensory friendly
- Mountain projectors show a still image instead of moving video
- Sensory activities are provided to support language development, motor skills, problem solving skills, and social interactions
Rain or Shine Play Time
Featured Activity
Calm Critters
Take a moment today to slow down and appreciate all your feelings! Nature is a great place to calm your body and mind.
DOWNLOAD NOW
Download Previous Activities
Nature Patterns
Listening Walk
In Search of Winter Snacks
Virtual Backpacks
These virtual backpacks are activity packets designed for caregivers and their children to use while visiting the zoo. They are modeled after the physical backpacks we used to have available in Zoomazium.