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Opening Times

• The venue has seasonal opening times.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Chester.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Chester.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 600cm (9ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 24m (26yd 9in) from the the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Parking (Electric Vehicle Charge Points)

• There are 26 electric vehicle charging points located in car park A to the right of the blue badge spaces facing the main entrance.
• The spaces measure 360cm wide x 470cm deep.
• The charge points are at the front of the parking space.
• The charge control and slot measure between 90cm - 130cm high.
• The pod point app is required to use the charge point.
• The spaces are on a first come basis.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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Reception (Ticket Office)

• The desk/counter is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • There are easy to moderate slopes throughout the venue.
  • The paths are made of tarmac.

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Outside Access (Guest Services Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading into Guest Services.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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Reception (Guest Services)

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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  • Mobility scooters, wheelchairs and children's buggies are available to hire.

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Eating and Drinking (Bembe Kitchen)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the right on entering the venue.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Eating and Drinking (June's Food Court)

• The café is located opposite the monorail station.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The standard height for tables is 66cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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  • There are various snack kiosks and coffee shops throughout the zoo.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have tarmac and concrete surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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  • There are various parks and gardens around the venue.

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Outside Access (Dragons in Danger Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading into Dragons in Danger.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).

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Outside Access (Realm of the Red Apes Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading into Realm of the Red Apes.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).

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Level Change (Realm of the Red Apes Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Lift (Realm of the Red Apes)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located inside Realm of the Red Apes.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are the ground floor and the first floor.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Realm of the Red Apes entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 94cm x 140cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Outside Access (Spirit of the Jaguar entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading into Spirit of the Jaguar.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

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Outside Access (Butterfly Journey Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading into Butterfly Journey.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).

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Outside Access (Monkey House Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading into Monkey House.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

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Outside Access (Fruit Bat Forest)

• This information is for the entrance located leading into Fruit Bat Forest.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

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Outside Access (Aquarium Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading into Aquarium.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).

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Changing Places (June's Food Court)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located in the toilet block opposite the monorail station.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 300cm x 440cm (9ft 10in x 14ft 5in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).

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Toilet with Adaptations (June's Food Court)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 200m (218yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet block opposite the monorail station.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 280cm (6ft 7in x 9ft 2in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are more accessible toilets throughout the grounds of the Zoo, they are clearly marked on the free zoo map.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Entrance)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 223cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 4in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located next to the accessible changing room.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Entrance)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).

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  • Please call in advance to discuss BSL requirements and to ensure that a member of staff is made available.