Zoo

Bioparc de la Gaspésie

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Facility offering free admission to a companion upon presentation of the Carte Accompagnement Loisir (CAL)
  • Guided tours available for groups
Reserved parking space
Reserved parking space
Access road to the parking lot
Access road to the parking lot
Entrance and Ticket Counter
Entrance and Ticket Counter
Shop entrance
Shop entrance
Store and sales counter
Store and sales counter
Restroom - Reception Building
Restroom - Reception Building
Universal restroom
Universal restroom
Start of the trails
Start of the trails
Seal Pool
Seal Pool
Wooden sidewalk
Wooden sidewalk
Elevated observation point
Elevated observation point
Viewing platform accessible via a staircase
Viewing platform accessible via a staircase
Viewing Point
Viewing Point
Observation window
Observation window
Restroom - Near the farmhouse
Restroom - Near the farmhouse
Restroom - Near the farmhouse
Restroom - Near the farmhouse
Rest Area - Accessible Picnic Table
Rest Area - Accessible Picnic Table
Insectarium - Entrance
Insectarium - Entrance
Insectarium
Insectarium
Amphibians and Reptiles Exhibition
Amphibians and Reptiles Exhibition
Exhibition - Bears of Canada
Exhibition - Bears of Canada
Access Ramp - Outdoor Entrance
Access Ramp - Outdoor Entrance

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Circulation aisle

  • Slope(%) : 4

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 86

Additional Information

The outdoor ticket counter is 112 cm high and has no clearance space.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Fountain-Refill station

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
  • Controls-Height (cm) : 112

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 120
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 84

Door-Latch

  • Height (cm) : 103
  • Use : easy to use

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 105
  • Center/axis from side wall (cm) : 59

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : right side
  • Type of grab bar : L-shaped

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal
  • Grab bar-Height (cm) : 92

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 86
  • Clearance available : yes

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 1
  • Threshold under 1.3cm-Beveled interior slope(%) : 41

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 83

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 108
  • Retractable shelf available : no

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 50

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : linoleum or parquet

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 76

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 128
  • Module(s) with clearance : no

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Access ramp

  • Slope(%) : 5,5

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Continuous along ramp : continuous both sides

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 84

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 120
  • Module(s) with clearance : no

Additional Information

Outdoor entrance with an access ramp and an automatic door.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door

  • Type of door : single
  • Clear width (cm) : 76

Exhibit

  • Module(s) with clearance : no

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : lawn

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 124
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 124

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 7

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 90

Door-Latch

  • Height (cm) : 114
  • Use : easy to use

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Type : frontal

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : left side
  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Grab bar available : no

Hand sanitizer

  • Height (cm) : 97

Trail

  • Length(km) : 1,8
  • Average trail clear width (cm) : between 100 and 150 cm

Trail-Threshold

  • Level difference (cm) : 2

Trail-Surface

  • Main surface type : compacted stone dust

Rest area

  • Type of surface : lawn
  • Table(s) available : yes

Additional Information

The trail is flat or gently sloping, with a few short steep sections (up to 8%).
Some sections and overlooks are accessible via steps.
There are 2- to 4-cm thresholds where the surface changes (wooden bridge or concrete platform).

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 1

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : near entrance

Additional Information

A 8% grade between the parking lot and the walkway leading to the reception pavilion.

Description

The wildlife park is home to about 40 native animal species. Be sure to also visit the amphibian and reptile pavilion, the insectarium, and the farm.

Contact details

123, rue des Vieux Ponts, C.P.578, Bonaventure, Québec

418 534-1997 /

info@bioparc.ca

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