Pet Park Werdum
The domestic animal park is centrally located in the village of Werdum, a unique Ark Park on the North Sea coast with rare and endangered old breeds of domestic animals. On 2 ha. there are 70 large animals such as donkeys, sheep, goats, pigs and about 160 poultry. A special petting meadow makes the slogan of the park come true: "Animals - very close".
Immediately adjacent to the grounds are playground and educational games, fitness and barefoot trail, pub hall, mini golf, e-bike charging station Guided tours of the park for groups, kindergartens, school classes. More information at www.haustierpark-werdum.de
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and partially accessible for wheelchair users" ".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There are three public parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- The “Werdum Feuerwehr” bus stop is located 100 meters away.
- All areas are accessible without steps.
- Doors and passageways are at least 84 cm wide.
- A ticket vending machine is available for purchasing admission tickets. The controls are located at a height of 130 cm at their highest and lowest points.
- Some animals may be petted.
- The loop trail is 600 m long and at least 200 cm wide.
- Exhibits and information panels are wheelchair compatible and visible while seated.
- A public restroom for people with disabilities is available, accessible from both sides (at least 80 cm). Fold-down grab bars are provided on the left and right sides of the restroom.
- Guided tours are offered for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users. Advance registration is required.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The information on the animals is predominately/exclusively provided in writing.
- Guided tours for people with hearing impairment are offered. Reservation is required.
- There are no guided tours in German Sign Language (DGS) or with FM equipment (e.g. headphones, neck ring loops).
- Some animals may be stroked.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- The entrance is designed with high visual contrast.
- Outdoor paths generally have high-contrast or tactile sidewalk edging.
- Information about the animals is provided exclusively in writing and is not presented with high visual contrast.
- Information about the exhibits is not available in Braille or prism script, nor is it provided audibly.
- Some animals may be petted.
- Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance registration is required.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the animal park is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The destination of the path is usually in sight or there are path signs at a constantly visible distance.
- There is information in easy language and partly displayed with photorealistic representation.
- Guided tours are offered for guests with cognitive impairments. Reservation is required.
- Some animals may be stroked.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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