Overview

Great park. Although it may not have as many animals as zoos it does give the animals a lot of space. They all seem very happy and the way they are very playful reflects this. Some of the animals you can go in with and see them up close. The other animals the enclosures seem designed so you can get as close as safely possible. Although no steps, the paths are uneven in places and mostly gravel which can be a struggle in a manual wheelchair.

Transport & Parking

Although there is a bus route, I would not recommend it. We went by car and it seemed like it'd be a very long walk from the main road into the park. Disabled parking is not signed till you are there. The disabled spaces are not marked out and on uneven gravel/mud surface full of big puddles.

Access

The shop and cafe's/restaurants are great with solid ground. There are no steps but the paths are all uneven gravel paths. In my NHS top of the range manual wheelchair I struggled and needed help in places. If you have a not so good wheelchair I can imagine it being a struggle. Also there were a lot of young kids there when we arrive who do what kids do in gravel and drag their feet so all the dust blows up at the perfect height of someone in a wheelchair.

Toilets

There are disabled toilets throughout the park and in the restaurants/cafes. They are well maintained and have all the relevant bars to help. However they have one single disabled toilet by the entrance which also is a baby change so you have no chance of using it.

Staff

Staff are very friendly and happy to help and answer any questions.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

It is cheaper to buy tickets online but you need to do it at least 24hours in advance. There are discounts for disabled people and carers but you need to provide proof when you arrive such as Carers Allowance letter, copy of your blue badge etc...

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