Updated: 9:59 AM CDT April 5, 2021
ST. LOUIS The Saint Louis Zoo recently earned a sensory inclusion certification through a partnership with KultureCity, a nonprofit that provides sensory inclusion training and tools to venues.
As part of the certification process, team members receive ongoing training on how to recognize and help guests with sensory needs and how to handle a sensory overload situation, according to a news release from the zoo.
“The Saint Louis Zoo is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all of our guests,” said Louise Bradshaw, the zoo s Fred Saigh Director of Education. “We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing disorders by supplying our team members with continuous training and by offering resources and accommodations to our guests.”