Phone Number
Address
Southwick's Zoo
2 Southwick Street
Mendon, MA 01756
United States
Website
Facebook Link
Resource Type
Autism Welcoming Initiative
Regions
Central-West
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Greater Boston
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MetroWest
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Northeast
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Southeast
Age Ranges
Adulthood (22+)
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Infants and Toddlers (0-4)
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School-Age (5-13)
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Transition-Age (14-21)
Languages Spoken
English
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Southwick’s Zoo has partnered with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest to help us better accommodate guests with sensory processing needs and to provide a welcoming and inclusive experience for guests of all abilities.
Sensory Bags
Available at the Guest Services window. Visitors can borrow a sensory bag which includes: a ID badge/sticker, lanyard, noise cancelling headphones, sunglasses, water timer, squishy toy, grip stick, and social story booklet.
Social Stories
Guests can view and download Social Stories to help prepare for their visit. Click here to view social stories.
