Wheelchair and mobility access
We are an accessible visitor attraction so visitors with wheelchairs and mobility requirements can relax and enjoy their day.
Although the Curraghs Wildlife Park is located on a 40 acre wetland site, there is accessible paths linking the majority of enclosures.
However, we recognise that the terrain of our site can be challenging for some of our visitors. Use the information and resources below to plan your visit.
- There are some challenging areas for scooters and wheel chairs such as the nature trail boardwalk so we do not recommend taking a mobility scooter along the nature trail, including the Park's own scooters (no animal enclosures are on the nature trail)
- As we have some paddocks with free ranging animals so double gates are in place, which may be a challenge to someone on a scooter so we recommend having some one with you that can assist in opening gates
- We cannot guarantee safe routes for your own mobility scooter as paths have been risk assessed for the Park's mobility scooters that have large wheels and sufficient power for slopes. Smaller travel or pavement style scooters may not be suitable for all paths.
We offer:
- Free disabled parking spaces close to the entrance
- Free entry for registered carers
- Free wheelchair and mobility scooter hire (subject to availability)
- Accessible toilets at the centre of the Park and at the café
Full disabled visitors information can be downloaded.
A manual wheelchair and 6 mobility scooters are available on request at the Park's reception. We have 2 mobility scooters that can be booked in advance of your visit - please use the button below. The other 4 are on a first come, first served basis on the day and we can not guarantee availability, however we will hold one for a maximum of 1hr if you call just before setting off to the Park, which will be released to other users if you fail to turn up within the hour. Our scooters can accommodate a weight of up to 25 stone safely.
You can reserve a mobility scooter online or call us on 01624 693576 or 01624 693573 to check availability.
Assistance Dogs
Unfortunately Curraghs Wildlife Park does not permit the admittance of assistance dogs as we are unable to control the associated bio-security risks and prevent animal distress. We have considered the advice of BIAZA (the professional body representing zoos and aquariums in UK and Ireland) and the layout of our Park in making this decision, on a full risk assessment it was not possible to provide a safe route through the Park for dogs or with consideration of our animals.
Admission
Disabled Visitors receive the Concession Rate for entry to the Park. Registered carers receive free entry when with their care receiver. Please see the Opening Times and Prices page for more details.