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Blackpool Zoo

  • Sensory map
  • Visual guide
  • Carer ticket
  • Changing Places
  • Calmer times
Blackpool Zoo
Photo: Immanuel Giel, CC0

Checked on the venue's own website, 28 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.

Source: Blackpool Zoo: accessibility information · Report a change

Blackpool Zoo publishes a sensory map showing which areas are high and low sensory, plus a social story of a typical visit. Essential Companions go free and there is a Changing Places toilet.

What they offer

  • Sensory mapA high contrast accessibility map identifies locations with high and low sensory experiences.
  • Visual guide or social storyA social story narrative of a typical zoo visit prepares visitors for the sights, sounds and smells.
  • Carer ticketOne free Essential Companion ticket per paying visitor with disabilities, with proof.
  • Changing Places toiletA Changing Places facility is available, opened with a RADAR key from the main cafe.
  • Quieter times to visitMondays and Fridays tend to be less busy; weekends and school holidays can bring large, noisy crowds.

Not published yet: quiet or relaxed times, quiet room or space, ear defenders or sensory kit, queue support, staff training. Worth asking when you book or before you go.

Before you go

Every person is different. Use these details to plan, and contact the venue if something matters to you: most are happy to answer questions before you visit.

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