A modern building with large windows is partially hidden by lush green trees. A small group of people stands on a paved path nearby, surrounded by the vibrant greenery of a sunny day.

ZOOMAZIUM

A nature-inspired indoor play space for kids 8 years and younger

Open Daily* 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

*unexpected changes may occur due to staff availability

NATURE PLAY

About Zoomazium

Zoomazium is an all-weather indoor exhibit designed to spark imagination, play, and love of nature within our youngest guests. With multimedia features, interactive play areas, and nature-inspired environments, Zoomazium offers a welcoming space where children can explore, create, and connect with the natural world, rain or shine.

The building is divided into several play areas, including active spaces for exploratory play, a stage for storytelling, and opportunities for guided learning. What could be more fun than exploring a mountain cave, crossing a rope bridge over a cavern, 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.

Play in Zoomazium

Zoomazium provides opportunities for sensory seeking children, including activities to support language development, motor skills, problem solving skills, and social interactions. Sensory support tools are available daily, including fidgets, textured items, headphones, compression vests, and weighted items.

To learn more about play in Zoomazium and to plan your visit, we suggest using the Zoomazium Social Narrative. 

Zoomazium Social Narrative

Low Sensory Fridays

On Fridays, Zoomazium provides modifications to reduce sensory stimulation to create a quieter and calmer environment for families looking for low-sensory experiences. Here are some of the modifications you will find in Zoomazium.

  • Background noises are reduced 
  • Climbing tree is closed to reduce noise
  • Exhibit lights are adjusted to lower settings
  • Mountain projectors show a still image instead of moving video

Community Guidelines

To keep Zoomazium welcoming and fun for everyone, all adventurers must be safe and respectful with their bodies and words as well as our materials. Caregivers are responsible for actively supervising their children and ensuring these guidelines are followed at all times.

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.

Illustration of a yellow backpack labeled FIVE SILLY SENSES with WOODLAND PARK ZOO on the pocket. A text at the top reads VIRTUAL BACKPACK and an arrow points to the zipper with the words open me!.
Illustration of a green backpack with the text WERE GOING TO THE ZOO on the front pocket and a Woodland Park Zoo logo at the bottom. Above, it says VIRTUAL BACKPACK. An arrow points to the zipper with open me! written.
Illustration of a teal backpack with NATURE PLAY on the front pocket, a Woodland Park Zoo logo below, and the words VIRTUAL BACKPACK in bold at the top. An arrow and text say open me! pointing to the zipper.
Illustration of an orange backpack with Wildlife Conservation written on a patch and Woodland Park Zoo logo on the front pocket. At the top, it says VIRTUAL BACKPACK in bold yellow text. An arrow points to the zipper with open me!.

Sensory Social Narrative

Guests may find the Sensory Social Narrative a helpful guide to familiarize yourself and your child with what to expect from a visit to Zoomazium.

View the social narrative

Green Story

Learn about the LEED gold certification of the Zoomazium building.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, Zoomazium is free to access every day with zoo tickets and memberships.

Grown-ups must accompany their children inside the building and supervise them at all times so that play can be safe and fun for everyone.

Wearing shoes in Zoomazium is optional. You can choose what would be most comfortable for you. All personal items can be stored in our cubbies.

You are welcome to nurse anywhere in our space. We have a designated nursing nook just past the bathrooms and near the entrance to the Toddler Zone. This is a calmer corner of Zoomazium where nursing caregivers can nurse privately using our large nursing chairs. Staff may be able to provide private accommodations upon request depending on availability.

Our play materials rotate seasonally, so they may be different the next time you visit. You can ask front desk staff for popular recommendations for the age range of your child.

Stroller parking is outside in designated areas. Please be mindful of our ADA access door controls to ensure guests can enter the building.

Snacks may be kept inside to avoid the birds and squirrels getting to them. However, we ask you to enjoy them outside on our snack patio to avoid messes.

We have two family restrooms located between our cubbies. They both include child-level sinks, a toilet training seat, and a changing table.

Sensory support tools are available daily, including fidgets, textured items, headphones, compression vests, and weighted items.