Description
Oakvale Wildlife Park is 100% Australian family owned and operated. We strive to help our visitors learn about our native wildlife and how we can protect it. Oakvale Wildlife Park gets you up close and personal to See, Touch & Feel a variety of animals; with up to 70% of our animals, you can have a form of interaction with.
The Ultimate hands-on wildlife experience.
Set on 25 acres of open bushland with 110 different species of animals on display. At the park, you will find an endless menagerie of Australian native and domestic farm animals including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, dingos. Plusmany, many more.
Accessibility information
General accessibility features:- Accessible booking options (eg online or phone or email)
- Assistance animal welcome
- Disabled parking access
- Accessible toilets
- Additional equipment available on request
General accessibility further information:Oakvale Wildlife Park prides itself on the product they provide customers and how they have modified offerings to suit guests with many levels of accessibility requirements.
Throughout the entire park (excluding lemur island), there are no steps or sloped pathways. Pathways are kept well maintained, clear and without trip hazards to facilitate ease of motion with all mobility devices.
Tractor-trailer ride performs a vital role in facilitating the elderly and mobility impaired, enabling them to travel the distance around the park with ease and comfort. It’s at a level to allow ease of carers lifting guests in who have limited mobility to two small steps (31.5cm & 26cm)
All gates meet the accessibility standards and the average height of the animal viewing panels are 80cm from the ground allowing all our enclosures easy viewing access.
Complimentary wheelchair & water wheelchair hire is available on request.
Accessible amenities are: café, gift shop, shows and presentations are accessible.
Mobility accessibility features:- Wheelchair hire available
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paths wide and not slippery
- Level door threshold
- Straight and wide approach throughout
- Automatic or easy open doors
- Wide aisles and walkways
- Sufficient clearance for wheelchairs under tables
- Bathroom - accessible sink
- Bathroom - accessible soap
- Toilet - accessible grab rails
Mobility accessibility further information:A complimentary microwave is available for use in the tea room along with ample highchairs available.
A variety of affordable food options are available in the cafe from child-friendly, soft foods to dietary requirements. Our dining tables are at a suitable height to allow most mobility devices to be wheeled under. Complimentary BBQ’s provided for those who wish to bring their food.
An installation of a full-body JennSwing has been installed one of our playground areas.
Charging points are located in the tea room for guests to charge things such as scooters or medical devices.
Further information about accessibility in Port Stephens can be found at https://www.portstephens.nsw.g...
Vision accessibility features:- Service and product descriptions available online
- Sufficient lighting
Autism/Sensory accessibility features:- Quiet room or space
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