Slumber Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in nature with intimate animal viewing opportunities guided by expert Keepers at Werribee Open Range Zoo.
- Savour a glass of sparkling wine while soaking in the sunset from your private Safari Lodge deck.
- Indulge in an African-inspired dinner around the open campfire, toasting marshmallows under the stars.
- Awake to stunning views of the open plains and enjoy a freshly cooked hot breakfast before more animal adventures.
Immerse yourself in nature, with a unique all-inclusive Slumber Safari Experience. Enjoy two days of fully hosted animal viewing opportunities, and a late afternoon safari drive of the beautiful open range savannah.
Then relax and take in the sunset with a glass of sparkling wine on your private, Safari Lodge deck, followed by an African-inspired dinner.
Enjoy the rest of the night around the open campfire toasting marshmallows, with the opportunity to explore the Zoo after dark.
Wake to the views of the open plains and indulge in a freshly cooked hot breakfast before the animal adventures continue.
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Accreditations
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ATEC Tourism Trade Ready
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Meetings and Events Australia
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
- VIC – Tourism Greater Geelong & the Bellarine
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- A bathroom which is fully accessible and equipped with ceiling hoist and adult change table.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.zoo.org.au/accessibility/
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