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signs to determine which areas are accessible.
If your child is using his/her stroller as an accessibility device and is unable to transfer out of it,
please visit the Guest Services Office and request a “wheelchair tag.” Please note, all personal
property is the responsibility of the owner. Albert’s Restaurant does not routinely allow strollers, but
will make exceptions for strollers that are serving as wheelchairs.
Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMDs)
The Zoo accommodates the use of some Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMDs), which
are vehicles that are not wheelchairs, but rather are electric devices designed primarily for use by
individuals with mobility limitations.
In the interest of maintaining a safe and pedestrian friendly environment while at the same time
ensuring that everyone has a positive experience at the Zoo, it is prohibited to operate a mobility
device at a speed significantly greater than the flow of the surrounding pedestrian traffic.
Acceptable OPDMDs
Permitted mobility devices include the following:
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Electric OPDMDs and other single-seat electric scooters with three or more wheels that
cannot exceed more than 6 miles per hour. OPDMDs may be used by one person at a time.
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Segways® with a steering handle are permitted but must operate only in “turtle” mode.
Prohibited OPDMDs
Prohibited OPDMDs include the following:
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Any device that has or should have a registered license plate
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Any device that has only one wheel
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Any device that has two tandem wheels (e.g. two-wheeled electric or motorized scooters)
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Any device that has been structurally or mechanically altered
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Any gas powered vehicle
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All Hoverboards or any Segways without a steering handle
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Any golf carts or similar type vehicle
Notwithstanding the above list, for safety reasons we reserve the right to inspect any mobility
device to determine if it is safe to operate at the Zoo. We consider various factors, included but not
limited to the following: The type, size, weight, dimensions, stability, and speed of the device.
Bicycles, trikes and razor scooters are not permitted.
The Operation of Manual Wheelchairs, Electric Scooters and OPDMDs
There are restricted areas inside the Zoo with steep terrain. Please consult the Zoo’s map and
follow signs to determine which areas are accessible.
Guided Bus Tour
The Zoo offers a guided bus tour of approximately 50% of the Zoo grounds (tours are approximately
35 minutes). Bus access is included in one-day pass and some levels of membership. Access for
guests using a wheelchair is only available on the lower deck. Each tour bus accommodates one
wheelchair or OPDMD (Other Power Driven Mobility Device). Before boarding, please ask the