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Highland Wildlife Park

📍 Kincraig, Scotland

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★4.6(4,046 Google reviews)💰£17.50-£27.50👶All ages

Royal Zoological Society of Scotland park in the Cairngorms featuring polar bears, Siberian tigers, snow leopards, and wolves. Drive-through section adds bison and red deer. Bookable animal experiences available.

✓ Polar bears✓ Big cats✓ Conservation focus✓ Drive-through safari✓ Bookable experiences

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with children of any age who want genuinely wild-feeling animal encounters and conservation context. Cold-weather visits are rewarded - polar bears and big cats are markedly more active in low temperatures and crowds are thinner. Snow can close the drive-through section, so check conditions before travelling long distances.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Visit on colder days - wolves, tigers, and polar bears are far more active in cool weather
⏰Check the website for drive-through access before travelling - snow can close that section
🎟️Book tiger feeding or other special experiences well in advance as slots are small
🚗Allow at least two hours for the walking circuit, more if you add an activity

💬 What Families Are Saying

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Jacqui Chiswell

9 months ago

★★★★★

“Loved it here. Sadly too much snow to drive around part of the park to see Bison, Deer, and other hooved animals but what a treat to see Polar bears in the snow! Beautiful Siberian Tigers and Snow Leopards, Wolves, scottish wildcats and Monkeys all in an environment that suited them. Plenty of space in enclosures. Loafs of fascinating information boards that show just how much this park takes seriously conservation and preservation of these beautiful animals. Well worth the money and we look forward to visiting again.”

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Pamela Phipps

10 months ago

★★★★★

“This place is an absolute must if in the area. The staff are so approachable and knowledgeable about all that the park has to offer. Don’t be put off by the colder weather and shorter days. I think I have seen more and enjoyed seeing the animals more active this time than in the summer.”

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CairnAlba GSDs

a year ago

★★★★★

“What a wonderful day out. Right from the start when paying in the lovely gentleman who was at the booth was so lovely chatty and friendly. A genuinely pleasant and welcoming beginning he is a credit to the park as was any of the staff we met. We were so lucky to get to see every animal there. The wolfs were what we mainly went for and were not disappointed they were so close and they were having a sleep right at the fence of the walkway it was a great experience. We were so lucky with timing with the big cats also. The enclosures were clean and looked to be very well maintained. The animals looked to be in great condition and did not appear to be stressed at all which is lovely to see. We found the park to be well set out and had plenty of time to get round all the enclosures, have a bite to eat and a play in the playpark before closing time and we didn't arrive till 12. I highly recommend a day out here a great day for anyone of any age.”

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Polar bears

407 reviews

Drive through safari

118 reviews

Animal viewing

73 reviews

Snow leopards

72 reviews

Wildcats

71 reviews

Overview

Highland Wildlife Park houses Scotland's only polar bears alongside Siberian tigers, snow leopards, wolves, and Scottish wildcats, all in expansive naturalistic habitats. A drive-through section lets families observe bison, red deer, and European elk from their vehicles. Bookable experiences include tiger feeding through the fence and keeper-led conservation sessions.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00-16:00
Tuesday10:00-16:00
Wednesday10:00-16:00
Thursday10:00-16:00
Friday10:00-16:00
Saturday10:00-16:00
Sunday10:00-16:00
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