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Sensory-Friendly Santa at the Cincinnati Zoo
- When
- Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM–3:00 PM1:00pm-3:00pm on Nov 21, 22, 28, 29 and Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 2026
- Where
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220Open in Google Maps ↗
- Ages
- Families, including visitors with sensory sensitivities
- Cost
- Reservation required; admission not included - valid admission ticket or membership requiredLowered music, dimmed lights, one family at a time.
- Organizer
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 21 · Sun, Nov 22 · Sat, Nov 28 · Sun, Nov 29 · Sat, Dec 5 · Sun, Dec 6 · Sat, Dec 12 · Sun, Dec 13 · Sat, Dec 19 · Sun, Dec 20
Reserved, one-family-at-a-time visits with Santa in the Picnic Shelter area (Santa's Village) before Festival of Lights crowds arrive, with holiday music volume lowered and bright lights dimmed or off. Santa received training on interacting with visitors with different abilities. Gingerbread houses and decorations; photos available for purchase. Part of the Zoo Access for All program.
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Lowered music, dimmed lights, one family at a time.
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