Southwick's Zoo Sensory-Friendly Resources
Southwick's Zoo
Mendon, Massachusetts - Worcester County
Source checked
May 28, 2026
Central Massachusetts
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Map and directions
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2 Southwick Street, Mendon, MA 01756
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Southwick's Zoo in Mendon offers sensory-friendly resources through Guest Services, including sensory bags, social stories, and visit-preparation tools created with Autism Alliance of MetroWest.
Southwick's Zoo is a large family-owned zoo in Mendon with animal exhibits, rides, seasonal programs, dining, and guest-service resources.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://southwickszoo.com/contact/
- Phone
- 800-258-9182
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- Ages
- Zoo visitors of all ages; attraction fit varies by visit and event
- Season
- Seasonal zoo visits and scheduled events
- Cost
- Zoo admission, ride, and event costs vary; families should confirm current ticket pricing, sensory bag availability, and whether any attractions are closed before visiting.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The source says sensory bags are available at the Guest Services window; confirm pickup location when you arrive.
Programs and offerings
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Sensory bags and social stories
Mendon zoo sensory bags, social story resources, and quieter-space planning help through Guest Services.
- Ages
- Zoo visitors of all ages; attraction fit varies by visit and event
- Season
- Seasonal zoo visits and scheduled events
- Schedule
- The source describes sensory resources for zoo visits; families should check seasonal operating dates and hours before planning a trip.
- Cost
- Zoo admission, ride, and event costs vary; families should confirm current ticket pricing, sensory bag availability, and whether any attractions are closed before visiting.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 28, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Southwick's Zoo Guest Services page says Southwick's Zoo offers sensory-friendly resources in partnership with the Autism Alliance of MetroWest, including sensory bags at Guest Services with an ID badge or sticker, lanyard, noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, water timer, squishy toy, gripstick, social story booklet, downloadable social stories, and Guest Services support.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Sensory bags and social stories
The official Southwick's Zoo Guest Services page says Southwick's Zoo offers sensory-friendly resources in partnership with the Autism Alliance of MetroWest, including sensory bags at Guest Services with an ID badge or sticker, lanyard, noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, water timer, squishy toy, gripstick, social story booklet, downloadable social stories, and Guest Services support.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Southwick's Zoo describes sensory-friendly resources, Autism Alliance of MetroWest partnership, prepare for a visit, identify quieter spaces, navigate sensory triggers, guests of all abilities, Guest Services support, sensory bags, ID badge or sticker, lanyard, noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, water timer, squishy toy, gripstick, social story booklet, downloadable social stories, breastfeeding room, and guest services window.
Access notes to confirm: Families should ask whether sensory bags are available that day, where quieter spaces are located, which attractions include loud sounds, strong smells, bright lights, motion, or crowds, whether Skyfari or rides are appropriate, restroom and changing access, food allergy rules, and whether staff can suggest a calmer route.
What we checked
What we found: The official Southwick's Zoo Guest Services page says Southwick's Zoo offers sensory-friendly resources in partnership with the Autism Alliance of MetroWest, including sensory bags at Guest Services with an ID badge or sticker, lanyard, noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, water timer, squishy toy, gripstick, social story booklet, downloadable social stories, and Guest Services support.
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Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteGuest Services - Southwick's Zoo
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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What information should families confirm with Southwick's Zoo?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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