Awards for Africa Alive - African Animal Adventure

VistEngland VAQAS

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

Self-assessed Accessibility Information

Self-assessed Accessibility Information provides a list of available facilities and services, highlighted as being of key importance by disabled people.  Along with Access Statements, which provide a fuller written description of accessibility, it can help people with access needs make an informed choice as to whether accommodation, attractions, food & drink or shopping establishments meet their needs.

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Yes
    Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Yes
    Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • Yes
    is solid
  • Yes
    is gravel
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Yes
    Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Yes
    Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • Yes
    From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • Yes
    To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • Yes
    To the gift shop
  • Yes
    Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Yes
    Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Yes
    Baby changing facilities
  • Yes
    Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)

Food

  • Yes
    Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Yes
    Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Yes
    Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Yes
    Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Yes
    Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Yes
    Lactose free (dairy free)
  • Yes
    Low potassium
  • Yes
    Low sodium
  • Yes
    Nut free
  • Yes
    Additive free
  • Yes
    Organic
  • Yes
    Vegetarian
  • Yes
    Vegan
  • Yes
    Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • Yes
    High chairs for children
  • Yes
    Children's menu

General

  • Yes
    Service dogs are NOT allowed:

  • disruption to animals

  • Yes
    Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Yes
    Clear signage
  • Yes
    Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Yes
    Wheelchairs provided
  • Yes
    Free
  • Yes
    Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Yes
    Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children