Today, was a busy day at the zoo. Lots of activity. Lots of families enjoying the day together. And as they day wore on, lots of tired kids. It was also Autism Awareness Day - so there were special events to educate the public...

Autism Awareness Month - April 2009

• 1.5 million Americans affected
• 67 children are diagnosed per day
• 1 case diagnosed every 20 minutes
• Fastest growing developmental disability
• 1 in 150 individuals are affected