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Getting Here (Highland Wildlife Park)

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• By Road View
  • Highland Wildlife Park is approximately 7 miles southwest of Aviemore and 4.5 miles northeast of Kingussie.
    If you are travelling north on the A9 (Inverness), turn off for Kingussie/Kincraig, and follow the B9152 north.
    If you are travelling south on the A9 (Perth), turn off south of Aviemore for Kincraig and follow the B9152 through Kincraig to the Park.
  • There is an accessible car park with Blue Badge parking and a main car park at the site. Car parking is free.
  • For more information onhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Highland+Wildlife+Park/@57.109751,-3.9679,188732m/data=3m11e34m63m51s0x488f5a16fbb712f3:0x74b4583d619e26be8m23d57.1097514d-3.967899716zL20vMGQwYjRr please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the walkway.
  • Both Stagecoach and Citylink operate regular bus services to Aviemore.
    You can reach Aviemore via Express Coaches from all over the country, or there is also a Scottish Citylink bus service which has limited stops at the park.
    For timetable information, phone Citylink on 0871 266 33 33.
    The local Stagecoach bus number 39/M39 service coming from Carrbridge/Aviemore or Newtonmore stops at the bottom of the entrance road. You will then have a walk of around half a mile to the pay kiosks. The bus stop, Highland Wildlife Park Road End, is on the B9152 between Kincraig and Kingussie.
  • For more information on for local bus service updates and journey planning please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Aviemore.
  • The main train station is in Aviemore – regular trains from Edinburgh, Perth, Glasgow, Inverness and an overnight sleeper from London stop here. Anyone planning to travel by train can make journeys across the UK with Scotrail and East Coast Trains.
    There is step-free access to all platforms via ramps that may be long or steep in places. A ramp for boarding or alighting the train is available.
  • For more information on accessibility and station facilities at Aviemore please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on local and national train services to and from Aviemore please click here (opens new tab).

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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.

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Food and Drink (Picnic Area - Accessible Car Park)

• There is step-free access to the picnic area.
• There are picnic benches.
• The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 69cm.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of flooring in this area is loose chippings and concrete tiles.

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Access Point (Picnic Area - Play Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the rear left of the accessible car park.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is open access.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located just beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Food and Drink (Picnic Area - Play Park)

• There is ramped/sloped access to the picnic area.
• There are picnic benches.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 73cm.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 78cm.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of flooring in this area is stone and grass.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Picnic Area - Play Park)

• There is a ramp/slope located throughout the picnic area in the children's play park.
• The ramp/slope is used to access the picnic tables.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Access Point (Picnic Area - Front Right of Accessible Car Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the front right of the accessible car park.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is open access.
  • The width of the gap is 170cm.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path just beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Food and Drink (Picnic Area - Front Right of Accessible Car Park)

• There is ramped/sloped access to the picnic area.
• There are picnic benches.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 71cm.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 76cm.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of flooring in this area is grass.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Picnic Area - Front Right of Accessible Car Park)

• There is a ramp/slope located throughout the picnic area.
• The ramp/slope is used to access the picnic tables.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Access Point (Picnic Area - Wolverine)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the front right of the accessible car park.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is open access.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located just past the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Food and Drink (Picnic Area - Wolverine)

• There is ramped/sloped access to the picnic area.
• There are picnic benches.
• The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 69cm.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of flooring in this area is grass.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Picnic Area - Wolverine)

• There is a ramp/slope located on the pathway throughout the Wolverine picnic area.
• The ramp/slope is used to access the picnic benches.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Food and Drink (Picnic Area - Partially Sheltered)

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• Picnic Areas View
  • There is step-free access to the picnic area.
  • There are picnic benches and adapted picnic benches.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 71cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 75cm.
  • All chairs are permanently fixed.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood and concrete tiles.
  • There is a rear sheltered seating area just past the toilets.

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Food and Drink (Picnic Area - Visitor Centre Shop/Café - Partially Covered)

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• Picnic Areas View
  • There is step-free access to the picnic area.
  • There are picnic benches and adapted picnic benches.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 75cm.
  • All chairs are permanently fixed.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood and loose chippings.
  • There is a further seating area on the lower area here to the rear of the café, near the Japanese Macaques. This area can also be used for picnics.
    Please refer to the separate café guide for details.

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Access Point (Picnic Area - Upper Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in the upper park, up the steep hill past the Gateway, on the left.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is open access.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is a map to the right on the main pathway and an information point to the left of the access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway just beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Food and Drink (Picnic Area - Upper Park)

• There is ramped/sloped access to the picnic area.
• There are picnic benches.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 73cm.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 77cm.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of flooring in this area is stone and loose chippings.

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Access Point (Picnic Area - Monkey Field Car Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the top of the right path leading from the Monkey Field car park, on the left.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is open access.
  • The width of the gap is 90cm.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located just beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Food and Drink (Picnic Area - Monkey Field Car Park)

• There is ramped/sloped access to the picnic area.
• There are picnic benches.
• The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of flooring in this area is grass.