Brookfield Zoo is collaborating once again with Autism Speaks to take part in the annual Zoos Go Blue campaign, on Saturday, April 6. The event takes place at select Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited facilities across North America during World Autism Awareness Month. To commemorate the day, Brookfield Zoo’s iconic lion statues near its south gate will be clothed in blue scarves, and blue flags will adorn the park’s grounds. Throughout the day, special Zoos Go Blue activities will be taking place for families with children on the autism spectrum. The zoo has also designated a quiet break area in the Discovery Center’s Founders Room for those who might be in need of some downtime during the day. From 11a.m. to noon, the Carousel will have a “quiet hour” with its music turned off. At 1p.m., families can attend a sensory-friendly Dolphins in Action presentation with welcoming remarks from Colleen Shinn, director of community Outreach-Midwest and South Central Regions for Autism Speaks. In addition, to help families prepare for their visit, several adaptive tools may be downloaded from the zoo’s website at BrookfieldZoo.org/Accessibility.