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Highland Wildlife Park - Main Car Park - Monkey Field

Kincraig, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21 1NL

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Getting Here (Highland Wildlife Park)

Getting Help and Assistance (Highland Wildlife Park)

  • For Highland Wildlife Park's Accessibility Statement please click here (new tab).
  • Please click here for information on opening times.
  • The following are available: zoo maps, sensory maps, accessibility maps, downloadable zoo maps, downloadable sensory maps and downloadable accessibility maps.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • There is a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print and audio.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
  • There are mobility aids available.
  • The mobility aids available include wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact the visitor centre.
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk .
  • The designated place of safety is located in the First Aid room near the accessible car park.
  • Sensory packs are available and include: accessible maps and sensory maps. For more information about reserving a pack, and any charges, please contact the venue before your visit.
  • Mobility Assistance.
    There are wheelchairs, pushchairs and electric mobility scooters available for free hire. These require a fully refundable deposit. Please enquire at the main entrance on arrival or at the visitor centre.
    Some areas of the park may not be suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Steep slopes and steps are signposted with alternative routes and there is an updated mobility map available for visitors which can be downloaded below.
  • More information on the accessibility map for the park.
  • More information on the sensory map for the park.
  • Talks and Tours.
    There are a number of talks and tours which take place around the park, some private and some public. This includes days with translated talks/tours including BSL.
    Some talks are being translated into BSL which will be available onsite via QR code. Please enquire at the visitor centre.
  • Carers.
    Visitors who require special assistance are offered free admission for one accompanying carer when they pay the full adult/concession/child price.
    Please bring relevant proof of entitlement, such as a National Disability Card, an Access Card with a ‘+1’ symbol, a ‘plus one’ travel card or a letter from Personal Independence Payment, as this will be asked for on arrival.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located by the sheltered picnic area, in the visitor centre, and in the Learning Hive.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located by the picnic area, in the visitor centre, and in the Learning Hive.
  • Gender Neutral standard toilet facilities are located in the Learning Hive.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations by the sheltered picnic area, in the visitor centre, and in the toilet with adaptations in the Learning Hive.
  • For detailed information on the toilet facilities available please click here (new tab).

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
    • The car park is located in front of Monkey Field.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is loose chippings.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
    • There is an additional car park for visitors.
    • Please see the relevant guide for information on the accessible car park.
    • There are clearly signposted buses and mobile homes parking bays to the right of the car park.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • Paying View
    • There are no parking charges for the car park.
    • Free parking for all users is limited to the opening times of the wildlife park.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • 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 slopes/ramps.
    • The entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is clearly signposted.
    • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

Access Point (Path to Lower Park Area)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the front right of Monkey Field car park.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is open access.
    • The width of the gap is 130cm.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located just before the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Getting to the Visitor Centre from Monkey Field Car Park

  • The total distance from Monkey Field car park to the visitor centre is approximately 120 metres.
  • There are slight and steep slopes along the route.
  • The surfaces of the paths consist of tarmac and gravel with some having protruding stones.
  • Most paths are between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • Monkey Field Car Park to the Wooden bridge.
  • Take the access point at the front right of Monkey Field car park and follow the path for approximately 45 metres until you come to the wooden bridge on the right.
  • In this area the surface of the path is tarmac.
  • The path is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a steep slope at the end of the path just before the wooden bridge.
  • Wooden Bridge.
  • The wooden bridge is approximately 20 metres long.
  • The surface of the path just before the bridge is gravel.
  • There is a threshold as you enter the wooden bridge.
  • The bridge is level.
  • The bridge may become slippery in wet weather.
  • There is a permanently held open gate at the far side of the wooden bridge.
  • Wooden Bridge to Wildlife Park.
  • After exiting the wooden bridge, follow the path.
  • The path is steep, and the surface is gravel and stones.
  • The path is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are uneven surfaces along the path.
  • After approximately 10 metres there is an intersection, turn left here. There is another intersection approximately 5 metres ahead.
  • At the second intersection either turn right for the children's play area or left to continue to the visitor centre.
  • After turning left, follow the path for approximately 40 metres and the visitor centre is on the right.
  • The path towards the visitor centre is gravel and has uneven surfaces.
  • The path here is over 150cm in width and becomes steep as you approach the visitor centre.