BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20210831T150000Z DTEND:20210831T210000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Sensory Day at Hattiesburg Zoo DESCRIPTION:The Hattiesburg Zoo will hold its second\, Sensory Day for 2021 on Tuesday\, August 31. Due to increased crowds on the weekends\, the decision was made to hold this Sensory Day on a weekday. The Hattiesburg Zoo staff has been trained by leading professionals to recognize guests with sensory needs\, and how to handle any sensory overload situations that may occur. Sensory bags\, which are designed to help sensory needs in both children and adults will be available. The bags are equipped with noise-cancelling headphones\, fidget tools\, verbal cue cards\, and weighted lap pads\, which can help lessen sensory overload and help engage individuals. "We are excited to host another Sensory Day this year!"\, said Jeremy Cumpton\, Director of Conservation\, Education and Wildlife. "While we may not be able to tell our animals to use their inside voices\, the rest of the zoo will be quiet and ready for our guests."\n\nThe Zoo is a bustling attraction\, filled with plenty of sounds and movement that could possibly trigger an adverse reaction in someone with sensory sensitivities. On August 31\, the zoo will have all music turned off\, quiet train rides\, sensory stations\, and calm animal encounters throughout the day. This event will take place during regular zoo hours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Zoo staff is prepared to assist guests with sensory sensitivities\, and all guests will be welcomed with comfort and accommodation. \n\nRegular zoo admission rates apply\, and there is no additional charge for Sensory Day. Annual passes will be honored this day. \n\nThe Hattiesburg Zoo was the first attraction/destination in Mississippi to be certified as a sensory inclusive location. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Hattiesburg Zoo will hold its second\, Sensory Day for 2021 on Tuesday\, August 31. \; Due to increased crowds on the weekends\, the decision was made to hold this Sensory Day on a weekday. \;The Hattiesburg Zoo staff has been trained by leading professionals to recognize guests with sensory needs\, and how to handle any sensory overload situations that may occur. \; Sensory bags\, which are designed to help sensory needs in both children and adults will be available. \; The bags are equipped with noise-cancelling headphones\, fidget tools\, verbal cue cards\, and weighted lap pads\, which can help lessen sensory overload and help engage individuals. \; &ldquo\;We are excited to host another Sensory Day this year!&rdquo\;\, said Jeremy Cumpton\, Director of Conservation\, Education and Wildlife. \; &ldquo\;While we may not be able to tell our animals to use their inside voices\, the rest of the zoo will be quiet and ready for our guests.&rdquo\;
\nThe Zoo is a bustling attraction\, filled with plenty of sounds and movement that could possibly trigger an adverse reaction in someone with sensory sensitivities. \; On August 31\, the zoo will have all music turned off\, quiet train rides\, sensory stations\, and calm animal encounters throughout the day. This event will take place during regular zoo hours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \; Zoo staff is prepared to assist guests with sensory sensitivities\, and all guests will be welcomed with comfort and accommodation. \;
\nRegular zoo admission rates apply\, and there is no additional charge for Sensory Day. \; Annual passes will be honored this day. \;
\nThe Hattiesburg Zoo was the first attraction/destination in Mississippi to be certified as a sensory inclusive location. \; LOCATION:Hattiesburg Zoo Hattiesburg\, MS 39401 UID:e.475.7490 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260405T212209Z URL:http://2fwww.theadp.com/events/details/sensory-day-at-hattiesburg-zoo-7490 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR