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Blair Drummond Safari Park - Lily Pond and Lemur Land

Blair Drummond Safari Park, Blair Drummond, Stirling, Scotland, FK9 4UR

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Parking (Lily Pond Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the right hand side of the access road within the park.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 245cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 245cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access To (Pedal Boats - Lily Pond Car Park)

  • The Pedal Boats are located on the Lily Pond, to the south of the park. From the Lily Pond car park follow the path beside the Blue Badge bays along an area where there are temporary construction fences that switch sides. At the end of the path turn right beyond the Lily Pond bridge to the Pedal Boat moorings.
  • The distance from the Lily Pond car park is 95m.
  • The most accessible route has a very easy slope.

Exhibition Space (Pedal Boats - Lily Pond)

  • This attraction is outdoors.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the Pedal Boats.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Display information includes: information boards.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.

Exhibition Space (Diggers - Lily Pond)

  • This attraction is internal and external.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the Diggers.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There may be background noise.

Access To (Lemur Land - Lily Pond Car Park)

  • The distance from the Lily Pond Car Park is 135m.
  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope to the Lemur Land.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

Exhibition Space (Lemur Land)

  • This area is outdoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the internal lemur exhibition area.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Display information includes: information boards.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a Lemur Keeper Talk over at the Red Ruffed Lemurs enclosure at 11:30, or alternatively that information can be listened to at any time using the website link.

Access To (Lily Pond Toilet Block - Lily Pond Car Park)

  • The Lily Pond Toilet Block is located near the Lily Pond, to the south of the park. From the Lily Pond car park follow the path beside the Blue Badge bays along an area where there are temporary construction fences that switch sides. At the end of the path turn left beyond the Lily Pond bridge and Pedal Boat moorings towards the toilet block.
  • The distance from Lily Pond car park is 95m.
  • The most accessible route has a very easy slope.

Toilet with Adaptations (Lily Pond Inclusive Toilet - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located is located in the toilet block near the Lily Pond, to the south of the park.
    • The distance from the Lily Pond car park is 95m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free access via slope into the facility.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 296cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 89cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Lily Pond)

  • The most accessible route to the room has a step.
  • There is stepped access into the room.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 7cm.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
  • There is a wash basin and a paper towel dispenser in the room.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The room has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.