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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include The Hive housing the Hex Hotel, eateries including Wilds Café Bistro, Evolution Experience Restaurant, Uproar Play Barn, various independent shops and a conference centre.
  Beyond the Yorkshire Wildlife Park Entrance there are themed animal areas, further eateries and an education centre.
  There is also a camping site in the grounds.
• Yorkshire Wildlife Park Visitors Entrance - The Hive link (new tab) - click here.
• Yorkshire Wildlife Park - Into Africa link (new tab) - click here.
• Yorkshire Wildlife Park - Lion Country link (new tab) - click here.
• Yorkshire Wildlife Park - Safari Village link (new tab) - click here.
• Yorkshire Wildlife Park - Monkey Playhouse and Outlook Conference Suite link (new tab) - click here.
• Yorkshire Wildlife Park - Education Centre link (new tab) - click here.

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• Comments View
  • iCaramba is located towards the rear of the venue.
  • Pass the entrance to Lion Country and Into Africa to reach iCaramba.
  • The following attractions are in the same area; Polar Bears, Giant Otters, Wallaby Walkabout, Discovery Forest and New Lemur Wood.
  • For information on the changing places and accessible and standard toilets please see the guide for Yorkshire Wildlife Park - Visitor Entrance - The Hive.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Doncaster.

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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 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 100m (109yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 150m (164yd 2in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are loose chippings.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in front of the Zone 1 Blue Badge car park area.
• Comments View
  • The car park is split into zones 1 to 7.
  • Zone 1 is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The surface of the Blue Badge bays is loose chippings with concrete paths.

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Access Point (Main Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located beyond the car park.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to the venue.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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The Hive

• The Hive is the area between the access point and the Yorkshire Wildlife Park Entrance. This area is free to enter.
• The Hive houses the Hex Hotel, forthcoming Conference Centre, Amphitheatre and eateries including Evolution Experience Restaurant, Wilds Café Bistro and independent shops.
• The surface of the pathways around the Hive are resin.
• Most of the area is flat with some easy slopes.
• There are picnic areas with fixed bench seating and single benches throughout this area.
• Music is played throughout The Hive.

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Outside Access (Guest Services)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located beyond The Hive.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • 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 width.
  • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception (Guest Services)

• The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the Guest Services 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 good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters, double and single child buggies are available for use whilst visiting.
  • These can be booked online or at Guest Services.

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Ticket Windows

• This area is located beyond The Hive and is adjacent to Guest Services.
• There are eight windows, some of which are only manned during busy periods.
• The windows are 96cm high.
• Window five is lowered for wheelchair users, and is at a height of 68cm.
• There is a fixed hearing loop at all of the windows.

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park - Access Points

• The Yorkshire Wildlife Park gated access points are to the right of the ticket windows. There is level access to the access points.
• There are ten individual access points, all of which are only manned during busy periods.
• The access points are 112cm wide.
• The desks are 93cm high.

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park

• The paths beyond the Yorkshire Wildlife Park gated access points take you to the various themed areas of the park including Safari Village and iCaramba. The surface of the paths in the Wildlife Park are concrete with some loose pebbles.
• There are some easy slopes throughout.

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Access Point (iCaramba)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on the path between Wallaby Walkabout and Jungle Lookout.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.

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Jungle Lookout and Woodland Trail

• The pathways in this area are made of loose gravel, compact dirt and wood chippings.
• The ground can be very slippery when wet.
• The pathways vary in gradients and widths.
• Wheelchair users may require assistance.
• There is good signage throughout the area.
• There are several picnic areas and places to rest.

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Wallaby Walkabout and Handwash Station

• The gates at the entrance and exit open away from you (push) and are heavy.
• The gates are 110cm in width.
• The entrance is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
• The exit is shown in photograph 3.
• There are 2 sets of gates at the entrance and exit.
• The pathways around the secured area are concrete with loose gravel.
• There are information boards around the secured area.
• The height of the information boards is 118cm.
• There are hand wash stations at the entrance and exit.
• The height of the sink is 90cm.
• The height of the hand towels are 90cm.
• There is a hosepipe for washing wheelchair wheels at the hand wash station.
• The height of the hook holding the hosepipe is 90cm.

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Polar Bears and Giant Otters

• The polar bears and otters are located to the rear of the Jungle Lookout, Woodland Trail and iCaramba!.
• The surface of the pathways are concrete with loose gravel.
• There is good signage throughout this area.
• There is an easy slope to access the viewing area at the giant otters. There are handrails on both sides of the viewing area.
• There are several benches located within this area.
• In the polar bear section the pathways are concrete and loose chippings. There are bench seats along the footpath in various locations and an information point is also available.

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Lemur Woods and Handwash Station

• The gates at the entrance and exit open away from you (push) and are heavy.
• The gates are 110cm in width.
• The pathways around the secured area are concrete with loose gravel.
• There are hand wash stations at the entrance and exit.
• The height of the sink is 90cm.
• There is a hosepipe for washing wheelchair wheels.
• The height of the hook for the hosepipe is 168cm.

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Eating and Drinking (iCaramba!)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located in the iCaramba area of the wildlife park.
• 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.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the iCaramba entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not 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 South American cuisine.

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Accessible Toilet (iCaramba - Left Transfer)

• 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 250m (273yd 1ft) from the park gate entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet block to the left of the iCaramba entrance.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 210cm (6ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 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 a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • 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 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 55cm (1ft 10in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet with right hand transfer and no baby change unit adjacent to the toilet surveyed.

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Standard Toilet(s) (iCaramba!)

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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 in the toilet block to the left of iCaramba entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 250m (273yd 1ft) from the park gate entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the female and male toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 75cm (2ft 6in).

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in the car park area.