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    Whipsnade Zoo

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    Set in over 600 acres of beautiful parkland, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is an escape from the urban jungle. With over 2,500 amazing animals to discover, as well as displays featuring sea lions, brown bears and elephants, there are loads of reasons to be wild about ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Ride through wild animal territory on the Jumbo Express Steam Train (seasonal, charges apply), park your car at designated spots around the park or see animals up close from the safari bus or on foot.

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    Overall rating

    4

    (3 reviews)

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    Access (avg.)

    4

    Parking (avg.)

    4

    Toilets (avg.)

    1.5

    Staff (avg.)

    4.33

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    zen104

    Oct 2024

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    4.5

    Visit with grandson

    We used a car and a mobility scooter. If you have a membership and blue badge you can take in a free carer and your car is free. The distances are quite long as the animals have plenty of space. The paths are variable There are main roads and paths but on occasion you may want to divert over grass or paths that may be muddy. Staff were helpful Cafes and shop accessible. There is plenty of disability parking if you don't use a car
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    ciarankiely

    Jul 2023

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    4.5

    A day out at Wipsnade zoo

    It was a great day at the zoo. They had lots of Animals to see but sometimes it was difficult to see the animals. The zoo is fully wheelchair friendly ,
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    grahamrace

    Aug 2016

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    3

    Whipsnade zoo review

    Friendly and helpful but tracks pretty bumpy and knowledge of bus accessibility limited

    Disabled Access Information Provided by Whipsnade Zoo

    Disabled Access at Whipsnade Zoo

    There is level/ramp access at the entrance to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and to the animal houses, café's, safari bus, train and children's farm. The zoo covers an expansive area and visitors with mobility issues should consider the use of a motorised scooter or pay to enter the zoo in a car and park in specified areas around the zoo.
    Seating at regular intervals

    Seating is available at regular intervals.

    Disabled access
    Single-level venue

    The venue is all on one level, with no steps or raised thresholds.

    Accessible retail space

    The retail space is accessible, with step-free access and space to move around easily.

    Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance

    There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.

    Step-free entrance

    There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance.

    Wheelchair-accessible viewing area

    A wheelchair-accessible viewing area with step-free access is available, providing an optimal vantage point to view performances, presentations or activities.

    Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet

    There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.

    Step-free access to most areas

    There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift.

    Accessible parking at Whipsnade Zoo

    ZSL Whipsnade Zoo covers a large area, vehicles are permitted within the grounds at an additional cost. Please note ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is not a safari park. When visiting ZSL Whipsnade Zoo by car there are two options: You may park in our external car park and walk around the zoo You may drive into the zoo and park in specified areas around the zoo.
    Dedicated on site parking

    Toilets features at Whipsnade Zoo

    There are four disabled toilet facilities around the Park, clearly marked on the map given out on entry. The toilet facilities near the Main Entrance have shared access and the nearest disabled toilet facility to the Main Entrance that does not have shared access is the one located next to the Discovery Centre.
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    Accessible toilet

    A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

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    Changing Places toilet

    There is a Changing Places toilet, which includes an adult-size changing bench, toilet, sink and hoist.

    Overnight accommodation features at Whipsnade Zoo

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    Wet room

    There is a wheelchair-accessible wet room with a step-free, roll-in shower and accessible features.

    Wheelchair-accessible accommodation unit

    There is at least one wheelchair-accessible accommodation unit.

    Accessible overnight accommodation

    Accessible formats at Whipsnade Zoo

    Large print

    Information is available in large print format.

    Other features at Whipsnade Zoo

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    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: communityengagement@zsl.org

    Contact

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    Location

    Dunstable, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, LU6 2LF

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