Located between Stade and Cuxhaven, animals inhabiting the various forests of this world can be discovered at the zoo. These include monkeys from various continents, the brown bear and the European wolf, squirrels and birds, as well as the cute dwarf otters.
Free-roaming animals, a petting zoo and other walk-through facilities invite visitors to experience them first-hand. In the petting zoo, for example, there are junior animal care kits to groom the sheep's fleece or sweep up the goats' and alpacas' droppings.
The free-roaming peacocks, bantam chicken and rabbits are highlights for many families. Dropping crumbs while snacking at the kiosk thus find voluntary takers.
In the spacious second part of the park called "Taiga", the focus is on the predators of the north, like bears and wolves.
For more information, please visit the website https://www.wingster-waldzoo.de/
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is a parking space available for people with disabilities.
- All rooms and facilities accessible and intended for guest use can be reached without steps.
- Outdoor paths are at least 210 cm wide and mostly easy to walk or roll on.
- All doors, passages, and pathways accessible and intended for guest use are at least 90 cm wide.
- Exhibits can mostly be viewed while seated, but the information about the exhibits cannot.
- Seating is available.
- There is a public accessible toilet for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from at least one side (minimum 80 cm).
- Foldable grab bars are available on both the left and right sides of the toilet.
- Guided tours are offered for people with limited mobility and wheelchair users. Advance registration is required.
- No mobile or fixed seating is available for people with limited mobility to use during the tour.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no inductive hearing system available.
- There is no alarm system.
- Seating is available.
- Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairments, but not for deaf people.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Signage for orientation is designed with clearly legible and high-contrast lettering.
- Information is provided in written form.
- Information about the exhibits is not designed with strong visual contrast.
- Information about the exhibits is not available in audio or tactile formats (Braille or raised lettering).
- Seating is available.
- Information is not available in Braille or raised (prism) lettering.
- 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 Wingst Forest Zoo is clearly visible from the outside.
- Destinations along the paths are within sight, or signs are placed at regularly visible intervals.
- Information about the exhibits is provided only in written form and not in easy-to-read language.
- Orientation information is not presented in images or in easy-to-read language.
- Seating is available.
- Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments. Advance registration is required.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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Wingster Waldzoo
(Guido Frank)
Zoo in der Wingst
(Zoo Wingst)