Are you having difficulty accessing or navigating the content and pages of this portal? This section is designed to help you have a pleasant experience while browsing this website. It provides information about the various sections of this portal, accessibility features, supported browsers, and screen reader compatibility.
Sections of this Portal
This website is organized into the following main sections to help you find the information you need:
- Home — Overview of Sardar Patel Zoological Park with featured animals, upcoming events, and quick access to key services such as ticket booking.
- About Us — Learn about the park's mission, vision, milestones, conservation efforts, and the animal worlds within the zoo.
- Wildlife — Explore the diverse collection of animals at the park. Each animal has a dedicated page with details about its habitat, diet, conservation status, and fun facts.
- Visit Info — Plan your visit with information about operating hours, ticket prices, directions, park map, and visitor guidelines.
- Learn & Explore — Discover educational programs, internship opportunities, and research initiatives offered by the park.
- Gallery — Browse photo and video galleries showcasing the park's animals, events, and natural beauty.
- Stories — Read articles, news, and stories about the zoo's conservation work and animal care.
- Contact — Get in touch with the park administration for enquiries, feedback, or grievances.
Accessibility Features
This website provides several accessibility options to help you control the screen display for a comfortable browsing experience. These options allow you to change the text size, toggle high contrast mode, and skip to the main content.
Changing Text Size
Text size refers to making the text appear smaller or larger than its standard size. The following options are available in the accessibility toolbar at the top of every page:
- Increase Font Size (A+) — Makes the text larger for improved readability.
- Decrease Font Size (A-) — Makes the text smaller.
- Reset Font Size (A) — Restores the text to its default size.
High Contrast Mode
The high contrast toggle switches the website to a black background with light-coloured text for better visibility. This is especially helpful for users with low vision. You can toggle this feature on and off using the contrast button in the accessibility toolbar.
Skip to Main Content
A "Skip to Main Content" link is provided at the very top of every page. This allows keyboard and screen reader users to bypass the navigation and jump directly to the main content area.
Supported Browsers
This website is designed to be compatible with the following modern web browsers:
- Google Chrome (latest version)
- Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
- Apple Safari (latest version)
- Microsoft Edge (latest version)
For the best experience, we recommend keeping your browser updated to the latest version. JavaScript must be enabled for all features to function correctly.
Screen Reader Compatibility
This website is designed to be accessible with screen reading software. The following screen readers are supported:
- JAWS (Job Access With Speech) — for Windows
- NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) — free screen reader for Windows
- VoiceOver — built-in screen reader for macOS and iOS
- TalkBack — built-in screen reader for Android devices
The website uses semantic HTML, ARIA landmarks, and proper heading hierarchy to ensure screen reader users can navigate the content effectively.