Wildlife Park MV

Wildlife Park MV (Wildpark-MV)

Now it's getting wild - with Wolf, Bear & Co. at Wildpark-MV in Güstrow

Whether with or without handicap: Everyone wants to go on animalistic adventures! And exactly these are guaranteed in the Güstrower Wildpark-MV amidst 200 hectares of wilderness, forest, meadows and native animals. There is something for everyone: walk-in enclosures, public feeding and animal information, adventurous playgrounds, great aquariums and exhibitions, and much more. And it gets even better: barrier-free wolf hikes are offered at dusk. Discover wolves, lynxes or wild boars at night - an unforgettable experience! Who is not convinced yet or would like to learn more about the accessibility in the game park MV, can browse on the web page www.wildpark-mv.de. The animalistic wild adventure in Güstrow is waiting! 

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities Wheelchair users

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - partially for people with walking disabilities and for wheelchair users".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • There are designated parking spaces for people with disabilities.
  • All areas in the main building of the environmental education center that can be used by guests are accessible without steps, via ramp or elevator.
  • All doors/passages that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 85 cm wide.
  • The main paths in the wildlife park are easy to walk and drive on, they are at least 250 cm wide and have a maximum longitudinal gradient of up to 6%. 
  • The nature trail to the owls and wolves has a maximum longitudinal gradient of up to 12%. 
  • The nature trails to the wildlife enclosures are not easy to walk or drive on and have maximum longitudinal gradients of up to 20%.
  • Seating is available.
  • Outdoor animal enclosures and indoor exhibits, as well as the associated information, can mainly be viewed and read while seated.
  • Wheelchair-compatible tables are available in the self-service restaurants inside and outside.
  • There are public restrooms for people with disabilities that can be accessed from at least one side (at least 80 cm). There is a flip-up grab rail at least on the accessible side of the WCs. 
  • Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is necessary. 
  • The entire route is steplessly accessible for wheelchair users. Seating is available.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • There is a visibly perceptible alarm in the public toilet for people with disabilities.
  • There is no audio induction loop.
  • In the self-service restaurant (indoors and outdoors) there are tables with bright and glare-free lighting, on which there are no lamps standing or hanging that restrict the field of vision or eye contact. In the outdoor area there are tables with low background noisess, but not in the indoor area.
  • In the elevator in the environmental education center the outgoing emergency call is confirmed audibly, not optically.
  • In the indoor and outdoor area information about the exhibits and at the animal enclosures is provided in written form and in photo-realistic representation. In the lower exhibition room in the interior there is acoustic information.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • Assistance dogs are allowed (restrictions: not in the owl forest and at the wolf enclosure).
  • The entrance area is visually contrasted to the surrounding area and can be recognized by a tactile change of floor covering.
  • In the elevator, the outgoing emergency call is confirmed audibly. Alternatively, low-contrast stairways with handrails are available.
  • Glass doors are marked with safety markings.
  • The main paths are in most cases visually contrasting and marked with tactile markings.
  • Nature trails to wildlife refuges are sometimes not easy to walk or drive on and do not have sidewalk markings.
  • Information is provided in legible lettering.
  • Indoor exhibits and associated information are visually contrasting. 
  • Information is not available in Braille or prismatic font. 
  • The font of the menu in the self-service restaurants is designed in unadorned, high-contrast type. There is no menu in large print.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • Name and logo of the wildparc are clearly visible from the outside.
  • The destination of the routes are usually within sight. There is an uninterrupted guidance system.
  • The food in the self-service restaurant inside is visibly presented.
  • Information are partly in easy language and photorealistic representation.
  • Guided tours for people with cognitive impairments are offered in easy language. Reservation required.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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