We want to ensure everyone can take part in our events. Some elements are not fully wheelchair accessible so please read below for more details. We will be running relaxed sessions so you can take part in quiet times. Volunteers and staff will be able to support visitors through these activities so if you need support please get in touch. Please find a visual story for this event here.
- The Ultimate Elephant Challenge: Memory
Trackway will be down to access this activity, so wheelchair users can easily take part. We have also kept in mind the movement needs of wheelchairs and those with mobility aids in the spacing of the event.
- The Ultimate Tiger Challenge: Stealth
Trackway will be down to access this activity, so wheelchair users can easily take part. We have also kept in mind the movement needs of wheelchairs and those with mobility aids in the spacing of the event.
- The Ultimate Meerkat Challenge: Foraging
We will have lap trays available in addition to the floor sand pits to make foraging possible at all levels.
- The Ultimate Chimp Challenge: Logic
This activity can be accessed using a wheelchair or mobility aid.
- The Ultimate Showdown**
Unfortunately, this activity is not accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility needs. Every Wednesday between 10:30-11am, we will run a relaxed session for this activity for those with additional needs. You do not need to book in advance for this, simply show up at the right date and time and ask a member of staff.
- The Ultimate Face-Off Challenge
This activity can be accessed using a wheelchair or mobility aid. Every Wednesday between 10:30-11am, we will run a relaxed session for this activity for those with additional needs. You do not need to book in advance for this, simply show up at the right date and time and ask a member of staff.
- The Ultimate Game Changer (animal board games)
This activity can be accessed using a wheelchair or mobility aid. Every Wednesday between 10:30-11am, we will run a relaxed session for this activity for those with additional needs. You do not need to book in advance for this, simply show up at the right date and time and ask a member of staff.
On the last Sunday of the month, the Zoo opens early (9am) for neurodiverse visitors. As part of the early openings on Sunday 31 July and Sunday 28 August, all of The Ultimate Challenge activities will be available from 9:30am instead of the usual 10am. Find out more about our early openings and book your space on our accessibility page, under the ‘For visitors on the autistic spectrum’ dropdown.
If you have any questions that aren’t answered here about the accessibility of this event, please get in touch with our Supporter Contact team for further information on 0344 225 1826 or generalenquiries@zsl.org.