Yorkshire Wildlife Park - Jeff`s Wheelchair Walks

Title.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Distance
1.5 Miles
2.4 Km
Place
Yorkshire
Wildlife Park
Nr. Doncaster
OS Map
OS 111
Sheffield &
Doncaster
Yorkshire Wildlife Park in South Yorkshire's was voted as the most magnificent
attraction in 2012 and is situated just outside Doncaster, The park occupies 70 acres of a
260 acre site, offering a unique view into the world of animals with walkthrough areas
including Lemur Woods and Wallaby Walkabout and South America Viva. New for 2012 is
Leopard Heights.
The most endangered carnivore in Africa, the Painted Hunting Dog, can be also be
seen at the Park, and on the ‘African Plains', Zebra, Antelope, Ankole Cattle and Ostrich
roam free. Other animals include the popular Meerkats and Mongoose, Racoon Dogs,
Amur Leopard, Wallaby, South American Vivas, Tigers, Squirrel Monkeys, Lions, Camels,
Kangaroos and many other animals. Also a flamingo pool and wetlands park.
There is also an Education Centre and Children’s information packs.
Visit the website for all latest information www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com
z Facilities – Gift Shop – Café – Jungle Play Barn – Safari Store – Lion Country –
Leopard Heights – Lemur Woods – Woodland Trail – Animal Action Show – Wallaby
Walkabout – African Planes – Land of the Tiger – Flamingo pool – Wetlands –Education
centre – many other attractions – Children’s Adventure Playground.
There is a car park near the entrance and welcome area.
z Café – There are a few places to eat including the Main Café which is accessible from
the courtyard and there is a disabled lift, the ‘Caramba’ and others, you will need to check
on the day.
Main Café
z Toilets – There are well-equipped toilets in the courtyard and disabled toilets at the
cafe.
z Path - The path and overground walkways are a good surface for wheelchairs and
made up of fine rolled-in crushed stone all the way round the park. Some walkways are
on wooden boards – the majority of paths are suitable for all wheelchairs and manual
wheelchairs, but a few paths may be soft in wet weather.
Crushed Stone Path
See the gallery for more photos
z Information – There is excellent information on the Yorkshire Wildlife website and at
the park are leaflets of the various attractions – there is also a full event programme for the
year and lots of children’s activities and events.
The centre has 2 manual wheelchairs for hire.
You will need to check the website for the latest fees for a visit
Tel. No. Yorkshire Wildlife Park - 01302 535057
z Website- Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Wildlife Park - www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com
z Directions – The Wildlife Park is 7 miles from the M18 - J3
At junction 3, take the A6182 exit to Doncaster
0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto White Rose Way/A6182
Go through 1 roundabout
1.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on White Rose Way/A6182 1.8 km
Go through 1 roundabout
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Carr House Rd/A18
1.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Bawtry Rd/A638
5.1 km
Turn left onto Warning Tongue Lane
z Places to visit nearby – Potteric Carr – Doncaster Lakeside – Cusworth Park.
Wooden Walkways
Park Map
Lion
Kangaroos
Amur Leopards
Zebras and Deer
Location