Going to the Zoo Social Story for Autism | Speech Fuel

This Going to the Zoo social story is a simple visual resource for students with autism, nonverbal communicators, AAC users, and special education learners. It helps prepare students for a zoo visit by teaching what to expect, safe behavior, waiting, staying with an adult, taking breaks, and leaving when it is time to go.

Slide Overview

I Am Going to the Zoo

I Stay With My Adult

I Walk Through the Zoo

I Look at the Animals

I Give Animals Space

I Can Wait

I Can Take a Break

I Leave the Zoo

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can read this social story before a zoo trip or community outing. It can be used at school, during therapy, or at home to review expectations and help students feel more prepared.

Features

Includes 8 simple student friendly story slides with clear visuals, first person language, predictable expectations, and practical behavior support for community outings.

Keywords

Autism, AAC, nonverbal, social skills, behavior support, special education, visual supports, routines, communication, classroom management.