Access Guide
Entrance (Main)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- There are strip curtains at the entrance which some visitors may find difficult to negotiate.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Exhibition Space (Safari Hangout)
- This area is indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There may be background noise.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- Display information includes: pictorial and information boards.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There are shows/talks with no designated seating for wheelchair users.