4. WOODLAND PARK ZOO, WASHINGTON

The Woodland Park Zoo is a mustdo if you're in the Pacific Northwest. This not-for-profit organisation does incredible work, and every dollar you pay for your ticket goes into conservation of habitat and protecting endemic species such as the Washington turtle.

The Zoo goes above and beyond to ensure that every visitor (there's more than one million per year!) has the support they need to fully enjoy their experience. It starts with parking, offered for free to disability permit holders, with accessible spaces available in all five lots. They also offer complimentary entry for attendants and aides for guests with disabilities. Given the sensitivity of the species living at the zoo, there are some additional guidelines regarding the attendance of Service Animals, all of which are outlined on their website (zoo.org).

Of course, your zoo experience will be enhanced by a knowledgeable guide. A trained sighted guide and/or sign language interpreter is available on request in advance.

There are several restrooms with accessible stalls around the park, and if a guest needs an adult-sized sanitary space for changing or medical needs, there is a private area with a medical bench available for use at Guest Services (near the South and West entrances).

To access their Sensory Map, which highlights quiet areas and sensory-friendly gardens, and find out more about accessibility and accommodations available at the zoo, visit zoo.org/access ▶