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Knowsley Safari Park - Exploration Trail

Prescot, Knowsley, Merseyside, L34 4AN

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Introduction

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    • For information on parking and general facilities please refer to the Knowsley Safari Park access guide.

Opening Times

  • The venue has seasonal opening times.

Location

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

Outside Access (Exploration Trail)

  • This information is for the entrance located in the park grounds, at the front of the Exploration Trail.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 240cm (7ft 10in).

Pathways

  • The pathways in the Exploration Trail are tarmac with easy gradients throughout.
  • The majority of the path ways are over 150cm in width.
  • Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
  • There is bench seating and picnic tables along the route.

Giraffe House

  • Along the route of the Exploration Trail you will come across the Giraffe House and viewing platform.
  • The doors to access the giraffe house are double width.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are held open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a PVC curtain in the doorway.
  • There are separate entry and exit doors.
  • There is a viewing area once inside the Giraffe house.
  • Outside the Giraffe house is a viewing platform accessed via steps.
  • There are 13 medium height steps.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps have handrails on both sides.
  • The steps may become slippery during wet weather.
  • There is no lift to access the viewing platform.

Giraffe Viewing Platform - stepped access only

  • There is a viewing platform overlooking the Tapir, Capybara and Sitatunga.
  • There is an easy slope leading down to the platform.
  • The platform has a wood surface so it could become slippery in wet weather.
  • Picnic benches are available to sit on.

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.