Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster
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This review is especially helpful for those who have or use the following: Powerchair
Overview
This is a great attraction with animals including lions, tigers, giraffes, meerkats, wallabies (which you can stroke) and many more. Please be aware that it is an outdoor park with uneven, rough terrain and large distances to cover. I would recommend that you go on a warm summer day.
Transport & Parking
Around 20 disabled parking spaces are available directly outside the entrance. At busy times the spaces will be full, so it may be necessary to park in an ordinary space. There is a drop off point at the entrance. Buses do travel to the park but there will be a 10 minute walk from bus stop to park entrance.
Access
Discounted ticket prices are provided but proof of disability and official carer status must be shown. Wheelchair users can get all around the park and there are no areas restricted by steps. However, pathways are uneven rough tracks. Mud, stones and gravel are a serious problem unless you have an all-terrain wheelchair.
Toilets
There is one disabled toilet just inside the entrance of the park, which is also a baby changing unit. This can mean a long wait! Some portaloos are available at other places around the park but they appeared to be unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Staff
Friendly and helpful staff.
Anything else you wish to tell us?
Contact the park for further information on disabled access.
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