[nagdu] safari park question

[Dailyah]

Right, but that's to completely deny entry.  In the more "safari" types where often animals are running free (sometimes visitors can even walk right through an area with loose animals that are 'friendly'!), it can sometimes be argued or shown that either the dog's presence fundamentally alters the nature of the business (in selected areas) OR that their animals or our dogs could be in danger - if either of those is the case then they need to have safe and secure arrangements for your dog (often a kennel in someone's office) to hang out in while an employee goes with you through those areas (if you want one).  They immediately reunite dog and handler as soon as the area(s) have been visited and then you can go visit everywhere else as normal.  So, they aren't supposed to just say no to assistance dogs (and it sounds like that's what you've read on some websites?)...but there may be areas or exhibits where they can say no.  I've found these places to
 be REALLY reasonable, for what it's worth.  The couple of times they've wanted me to kennel my dog or not visit once they describe the exhibit to me I generally have been thankful for their common sense because no way would I have wanted my dog in there, leashed, with whatever critter loose and unpredictable!  (Their animals are used to having people come through, but not dogs...hate to have something decide my dog was prey!  Not cool!  lol)

Dailyah - waiting on a successor (AKA Dogless and Desperate! HAHA Paws crossed for Nov. class)



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>Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 12:19 PM
>Subject: Re: [nagdu] safari park question
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>Martha,
>    We had representatives from the Association of oos & Aquariums at
>our meeting on July 1 to discuss this issue. In order for any entity to deny
>or restrict access to a disabled individual accompanied by a service animal,
>they must demonstrate that the presence of the dog poses a direct threat - a
>substantial risk to the health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated
>by a modification of policies, practices or procedures - or that the animal
>is out of control and the handler does not take immediate effective action
>to correct it. A direct threat must be clear and present (obvious and real)
>not just an assumption that something may happen.
>    In addition to the federal law, your state may also have laws to
>protect your access and these laws may actually be stronger than federal law
>and offer better remedies. In which state is this zoo? If you need more
>information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me. My contact
>information is below my signature.
>
>Fraternally yours,
>
>Marion Gwizdala, President
>National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc.
>National Federation of the Blind
>(813) 626-2789 (Office)
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Martha Harris
>Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 11:15 AM
>To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>Subject: [nagdu] safari park question
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>Hi Everyone,
>Are safari parks and zoos exempt from the ADA? This weekend, I am going to
>one. It will be a wagon ride where people can reach out to pet and feed the
>animals. I have seen other safari websites that say dogs, including service
>dogs, are not allowed on the property. This park's site doesn't have any
>info about that. If I get there and they tell me my dog can't come in, do I
>have any legal standing to say they are wrong?
>
>Thank you,
>Martha
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