Twycross Zoo
Atherstone, Leicestershire
Most animal habitats and visitor facilities are wheelchair accessible, with Changing Places, accessible parking and bookable mobility equipment available.
Jarvis Access status
Amber — some concerns
Independent assessmentStrong changing and mobility provision is offset by advance companion-registration requirements and inaccessible or restricted animal areas.
Most habitats and visitor facilities are wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking, Changing Places and reservable wheelchairs and scooters. Free Essential Companion tickets require a Nimbus or Twycross Digital Access Pass application at least seven working days ahead. Some indoor habitats are inaccessible, while assistance dogs must check in and cannot enter selected areas for welfare and biosecurity reasons.
How to read the traffic-light status
- GreenNo significant accessibility concerns identified in the information reviewed.
- AmberSome concerns or limitations need to be considered when planning.
- RedSerious concerns or substantial barriers have been identified.
The status is an independent planning aid based on the evidence available when assessed. It is not a guarantee that every visitor will have the same experience or a legal finding about the venue.
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The free Digital Access Pass requires an evidence-based Nimbus application at least seven working days in advance. Some animal houses, including the inside of the lemur house, are not wheelchair accessible. Assistance dogs must check in and are excluded from selected habitats for animal welfare and biosecurity; alternative routes should be discussed with Guest Services.
Shared experience
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