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The WOW Children’s Garden is a risky play adventure garden with animal habitat areas to observe, off the path spaces to explore, and other obstacles that allow children to assess risk in a natural setting under the direct supervision of their adult chaperones.

• Children under 14 years old must be supervised by an adult chaperone at all times.
• Guests are advised not to climb, swing on, or jump off of any structures.

• Bicycles, tricycles, and scooters are not permitted in WOW. All guests are required to adhere to NBG’s policies and Bike Night schedule.
• WOW is a smoke-free and alcohol-free area. This includes all electronic/e-cigarettes and alcohol provided during NBG and/or private events.

• Guests are not permitted to feed or attempt to handle wildlife.
• Follow the “golden rule” of nature: Leave everything as you found it. This includes collecting, harvesting, and/or the destruction of the WOW plant collections. All guests are required to adhere to the NBG Etiquette policy.

• Per the Norfolk Health Department, appropriate clothing/swimwear is required to entire the WOW Splash Fountains.
• Children who are not toilet-trained must wear swim diapers. All diapers, including swim diapers, must be covered with another article of clothing.

• Persons who have skin ruptures, abrasions, sore or infected eyes, nasal or ear discharge, a cold, or any other communicable disease are not permitted to enter the WOW Splash Fountains.
• Spitting or spouting water, blowing the nose, urinating, and defecating are prohibited in the WOW Splash Fountain areas. Restrooms are located in the WOW building.
• Per the Norfolk Health Department, dogs, including ADA certified service animals, are not permitted in the WOW splash fountains.

• The WOW Splash Fountains close during inclement weather and may be turned off due to extremely inclement weather.
• Fountains may close for periodic maintenance. Check with WOW Staff for updates.