Disability Adventure Day
September 12, 2026 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Discovery Tram Tours will not be running during the event, but Wild Drives are included with the price of admission. You can sign up for a Wild Drive time at the front gate when you arrive.
Tickets are $2 per person, so please consider donating during your ticket purchase transaction to support future events.
Disability Adventure Day Highlights
Explore the wild at your own pace
Spend the evening exploring the wildlife park while learning about Pacific Northwest native animals in their immersive habitats. Enjoy activities curated for the evening and meet the incredible keepers that care for the animals during Keeper Chats.
Meet our animalsTake a Wild Drive tour
During Disability Adventure Day, guests can take a guided Wild Drive tour through our Free-Roaming Area from the comfort of their own vehicle. Travel through wide-open meadows, forests, and wetlands as you look for roaming wildlife like elk, bison, and moose along the way. It’s a relaxing, memorable way to experience one of the wildest parts of the park. Included with admission to this event.
Wild Drive DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Disability Adventure Day? | Disability Adventure Day is an engaging and memorable event at Northwest Trek for individuals with disabilities and their families that includes family-friendly activities and keeper chats. |
| What is the cost to attend Disability Adventure Day? | Admission is $2 per person. Caregivers providing support to attendees may accompany them free of charge. Please consider donating during your ticket purchase to support future events. |
| How do I purchase tickets to attend? | Tickets will go on sale July 15. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and space is limited. |
| Is there a limit to how many family members can attend? | This event is for people with disabilities and their accompanying family members or caregivers. Please purchase tickets only for individuals you know will be attending. |
| Where can I rent a wheelchair? How much does it cost? | We offer a limited number of non-motorized wheelchairs and electric mobility scooters for adults, as well as youth strollers. For this event only, there is no rental fee. All items are available on a first-come, first served basis. Checkout will be located behind the front gate, and guests may be asked to leave a piece of identification that will be returned when the rental item is turned in. |
| I am an adult with a disability; can I bring my family? | Yes! This event is curated for all individuals with disabilities and their families of all ages to enjoy the wildlife park. We welcome guests from all age groups. |
| An individual in my group has sensory issues or gets easily over-stimulated. Where can we go during the event? | We will have a designated quiet space in our Picnic Pavilion for anyone to use during this event. Please feel free to ask a staff member to help you find the Picnic Pavilion. This space is outdoors, but it is covered and has heaters if needed. We will have sensory bins and calming items to use in this space. |
| Do you have an area where an older child or adult can be changed if needed? | Yes. We have a higher capacity changing table located behind the entrance, before the cafe. |
| How do I participate in a Wild Drive Premier Tour? | You can choose to register for a Wild Drive when you check in for the event at the ticket window. Wild Drive Premier Tours are naturalist guided tours through our 435 acre Free-Roaming Area. Learn more about Wild Drive Premier Tours. |
| Will there be food at the event, or can I bring food into the wildlife park? | The cafe will be open and have food for purchase, but you are welcome to bring your own food. We have dining spaces in the cafe and additional covered picnic benches in Kids' Trek, as well as benches throughout the wildlife park. |
| Will the gift shop be open? | Yes, our gift shop will be open. |
| Who can I contact if I have additional questions? | You may send an email to: [email protected] with additional Disability Adventure Day questions. |