Bernburg Zoo

Bernburg Zoo (LTV ST)

As part of the Krumbholz recreation area in the Lower Saale Valley Nature Park, Bernburg Zoo is located directly on the Saale River. Founded in 1909, it now covers an area of 8.5 hectares and displays over 900 individuals in about 125 species of wild and domestic animals. The aim is to present an attractive selection of the animal world in spacious, near-natural enclosures. Special attention is paid to the conservation breeding of endangered species as well as species rarely shown in zoos. The tour leads through the areas of Africa, Eurasia, Australia and America. 

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities Wheelchair users

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Short Report as PDF

 All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and partially accessible for wheel chair users".

  • There is at least one parking space for people with disabilities.
  • The bus stop “An der Röße” is 150 m away.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests and are raised are accessible without steps/at ground level or via ramps. 
  • All accessible and raised doors/passages are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The circular route is 800 m long, at least 200 cm wide and easy to walk and drive on.
  • Seating is available.
  • The enclosures and the information at the stations are mainly visible while seated.
  • There are wheelchair accessible tables on the bistro terrace (maximum height 80 cm, wheelchair accessible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm).
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from both sides (at least 90 cm). There are folding grab rails on the WC. 
  • There are no guided tours for people with walking disabilities or wheelchair users. 

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

 Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • There is no alarm.
  • There is no audio induction loop system.
  • The information on the stations provided in writing.
  • On the terrace of the bistro there are tables with bright and glare-free lighting, on which there are no lamps standing or hanging that interfere with the field of vision or eye contact.
  • There is no seating area with low background noises (e.g. corner seating, separate room).

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

 Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • Assistance dogs are allowed in relevant areas/rooms.
  • External paths usually have visually contrasting and tactilely detectable sidewalk boundaries.
  • The entrance is visually rich in contrast.
  • All evaluated and usable areas for the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
  • The signage is not designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
  • The stations are usually well illuminated.
  • The information on the stations is provided in writing and is visually rich in contrast.
  • The menu font in the restaurant/café is not straightforward and visually rich in contrast.
  • There is a menu in large print, but none in braille.
  • Information is not available in Braille or prismatic font.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

 Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • The name or logo of the Zoo is clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • The objectives of the paths are always within sight or signs in visible distance are available.
  • The information on the stations is provided in writing, but not in easy language.
  • There is no menu with pictures available and the dishes are not visibly presented (buffet, bar).

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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Bernburg Zoo Bernburg Zoo (LTV ST)
Entrance Bernburg (Saale) Zoo Entrance Bernburg (Saale) Zoo (LTV ST)
Penguin enclosure Penguin enclosure (LTV ST)