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Accessibility information

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Disabled Concessionary Admission

Tickets are available at a concessionary discounted rate. We offer a two person ticket for one disabled individual plus one carer, a ticket for disabled individuals and these can be purchased either online, or at the gate upon arrival. 

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Accessibility Map

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Social Scripts

Our social scripts cover a wide range of topics and information, including how to enter the park, what to expect driving around the road safari, keeper talks and much more.

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Communication Boards

There are five communication boards at Woburn Safari Park to help individuals communicate about a wide range of topics including the animals, leisure facilities, food and drink and self-care.

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British Sign Language Boards 

There are many British Sign Language boards in the Foot Safari to help individuals learn BSL phrases related to their visit.

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SEN FRIENDLY WORKSHOPS

Visit the Park for a day on safari that includes a 60 minute educational workshop designed for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

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Disabled Toilets

The Changing Places accessible toilet facility is located beside the disabled parking in the concrete car park. This is fitted with hoists, privacy screens, adult-sized changing benches, a peninsula toilet and has space for carers. Please ask staff in Junglies Gift Shop for the key. 

Standard disabled toilets are located at the main admissions building, in the Safari Restaurant, and in the courtyard block by Junglies Gift Shop. Please ask staff for the radar key. 

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Keeper Talks and Demonstrations

 

All keeper talks are accessible by wheelchair, with space available either at the back or at the sides of the tiered seating, depending on the talks.

Please make yourself or your group known to a member of staff at the beginning of a keeper talks and demonstrations, for assistance or in case of emergency evacuation.

You can download a copy of the timetable of talks and demonstrations here.

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Vehicle Accessibility 

Transport around the animal reserves is in your own car/minibus/coach. All vehicles take the same route and the drive takes approximately one hour. You can repeat the Road Safari route through the reserves as many times as you like during your visit.

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Assistance Dogs Policy

 

No pets or dogs are permitted into the Safari Park and kennel facilities are not provided. Assistance dogs are only allowed to enter very limited areas of the Safari Park and may not enter the Road Safari or any animal enclosures in the Foot Safari.

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Widgit Symbols

Widgit Symbols are used worldwide to support people to realise their full potential, regardless of age, ability or background. Download our Woburn Safari Park guide using Widgit symbols below. 

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Leisure activities and play areas

The majority of the Leisure Area is accessible by wheelchair although movement around the attractions can sometimes involve a steep gradient. 

Please note that the main path from the concrete car park to Sea Lion Cove is made from loose substrate, which may make it difficult for wheelchairs to navigate on the gradient. You can find alternative routes on your Safari Map or please ask a staff member for assistance. 

Great Woburn Railway

If you need assistance boarding the train, please ask the driver to help or to reserve the special wheelchair accessible carriage, should you need that facility.

Rainbow Landing Aviary


Wheelchairs are welcome in this attraction and staff are available in the reception area, to give advice before your enter the Aviary.

 

Safari Restaurant 


All entrances allow wheelchair and mobility scooter access and the food counter is also accessible. Some tables are available with movable seating to enable wheelchair access and staff are happy to assist with taking trays to tables.

Junglies Gift Shop 


Most aisles are accessible by wheelchair. Staff are also happy to assist disabled visitors tour the shop on a 'one to one' basis wherever possible, helping them with their shopping.

Walk-Through Enclosures

 

Australian Walkabout is not currently accessible for wheelchair users.
'Monkey Mayhem' and 'Land of the Lemurs' are accessible by wheelchair. 

Disabled Parking


There are 19 parking bays for blue badge holders in the main Leisure Area car park. Please continue on past the grass carpark to arrive at the main concrete car park, the disabled parking bays are located along the hedgeline. 

First Aid


Please approach any member of Woburn staff who will immediately contact one of the qualified first aiders on site.

Can I Hire A Wheelchair?


Please Note: We do not offer wheelchair or mobility scooter hire on site. Visitors will need to bring their own wheelchair or mobility scooter to the Park if they require it during their visit.