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Knowsley Safari Park - Amur Tiger Trail

Prescot, Knowsley, Merseyside, L34 4AN

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Introduction

  • The Amur Tiger Trail is a walking trail around the tiger enclosure. Within the area are viewing galleries and an education centre.

Location

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

Opening Times

  • The venue has seasonal opening times.

Access Point (Amur Tiger Trail - Bridge Access Point)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located to the right of the Amur Tiger Trail access area.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • The access point has a concrete pathway leading up to the bridge access point. The entrance at the bridge is 2m wide. The surface on the bridge is timber leading to a hard compacted gravel surface on the walkway beyond. The footpath surface beyond the bridge would be suitable for all wheelchair users.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the footpath leading to the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Access Point (Amur Tiger Trail - Wobbly Bridge Access Point)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located with the Amur Tiger Trail access area.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is stepped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the footpath leading to the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • Comments View
    • There is a Wobbly Bridge access point to access the Amur Tiger Trail.
    • There are large stone bolder style steps leading up to bridge entrance and at the exit point.
    • The bridge is a wooden style swing bridge.
    • The access point here would be unsuitable for wheelchair users and people with walking impairments.

Access Point (Amur Tiger Trail - Classroom Access Point)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located opposite the giraffe enclosure.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • The surface at the access point is compacted gravel. The access point is 4m wide. The surface beyond the entrance is compacted gravel.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Parks and Gardens (Amur Tiger Trail)

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are moderate and slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Comments View
    • Beyond the access point the pathway have a compacted earth loose chipping surface which is suitable for wheel chair users.
    • The pathway have various gradients which undulate around the tiger enclose.
    • There are numerous viewing point along the trail.
    • Along the trail are stopping points with bench style seating.
    • Around the trail is a container display with ramp /slope access which is suitable for wheelchair users.

Amur Tiger Trail - Classroom

  • The classroom is located with the Amur Tiger Trail grounds.
  • The room has a theatre open aspect with an enclosed roof.
  • There are no entrance doors to access the classroom.
  • The seating is bench style seating 57cm high.
  • Access for wheelchair users into seating areas is available by all the benches.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet facilities in this area.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located at the rear of the food court within the changing place.

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