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Abilene Zoo schedules Dream Night for children with special needs

Mayor's Advisory Board for People with Disabilities (Abilene) · May 12, 2026
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Summary

The Abilene Zoo will host 'Dream Night' on June 5 starting at 6 p.m., offering free admission, carousel rides, giraffe encounters and hands-on interactions for children with special needs and chronic illnesses; the end time was not specified in materials provided to the board.

Board staff described "Dream Night" at the Abilene Zoo, an evening event for families of children with special needs and chronic illnesses. The event is set for June 5 starting at 6 p.m.; the slide provided to the board did not list an end time.

"It's an evening event for families to receive free admission, complimentary training, carousel rides, giraffe encounters, and then hands on animal interactions," Staff member said.

Members said the board could help publicize the event and suggested working with media and community partners to reach families who would benefit from the reduced-sensory, dedicated hours.