Name: Camperdown Wildlife Centre
Rating: 5.0

Camperdown Wildlife Centre

Coupar Angus Road, Dundee, Dundee and Angus, DD2 4TF, Scotland

1-90 Years

Paid

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Description

Camperdown Wildlife Centre in Dundee is a family-friendly wildlife park located within the scenic 400-acre Camperdown Park. It is home to a variety of animals, including endangered and rare species from around the world. This centre offers an educational and enjoyable day out for all ages.

Visitors can see animals like European brown bears, ring-tailed lemurs, owls, and hyacinth macaws in naturalistic habitats. Exciting experiences include the Half-day Zookeeper (£130), Junior Zookeeper (£90), and Up Close Encounters (£80). There’s also a Wildlife Camp for children aged 7–10 at £100. On-site facilities include a café, picnic areas, baby-changing amenities, and free parking.

Ticket prices are £9 for adults, £6 for children aged 3–17 and concessions, £2 for under-3s, and £30 for a family ticket (2 adults + 3 children). Birthday parties are available and include time in the Learning Room and animal visits.

With a mix of education, adventure, and hands-on experiences, Camperdown Wildlife Centre is perfect for families and young explorers. Its engaging animal experiences and welcoming setting make it a must-visit attraction in Dundee.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Animal species: Camperdown Wildlife Centre features a range of animals including mammals, birds, and reptiles, with highlights like European brown bears, lemurs, owls, and exotic species. The centre offers educational displays and viewing areas to observe animals in naturalistic enclosures.
Half-day Zookeeper experience: Spending half a day alongside our keeper team is a unique opportunity to learn all about Camperdown Wildlife Centre and the fabulous animals that live here. Your action-packed itinerary will feature the chance to work on various animal sections. The Half-day Zookeeper experience costs £130 per person for 4 hours.
Junior Zoo Keeper Experience: For all zoo keepers of the future, gain first-hand experience of what its like to work with some of the animals at Camperdown Wildlife Centre. The junior Zoo Keeper Experience lets you meet our keepers, feed some of the animals and learn about how we care for them. For all zoo keepers of the future, gain first-hand experience of what its like to work with some of the animals at Camperdown Wildlife Centre. The Junior Keeper Experience cost £90 per person.
Up Close Experience: A Unique Experience that offers visitors a chance to get up-close to some of our most popular animals. These Experiences are great for getting up-close and hands-on with the animals, making a visit to Camperdown Wildlife Centre extra special and even more memorable. The up-close Experience cost £80 per person.
Wildlife Camp: Got a young adventurer aged 7–10? Let them unleash their wild side at our 5-day summer camp packed with nature walks, wildlife fun, creative crafts, and hands-on learning – all at Camperdown Wildlife Centre! Each Wildlife Camp costs £100 per child.

Facilities

Food & Drinks: The café has a range of home-made snacks, cakes, hot and cold drinks, ice-cream and much more.
Parking: There is ample free parking opposite the main entrance to Camperdown Wildlife Centre.
Picnic areas: If the weather is nice, there is also an outdoor picnic area available for alfresco dining.
Baby changing: Toilet / Baby changing facilities are situated at the main entrance.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult: £9.00
Child (3-17): £6.00
Under 3: £2.00
Concession (Over 60): £6.00
Family Ticket (2A+3C): £30.00

Pricing URL: https://www.camperdownwildlifecentre.com/plan-your-visit

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Have a great birthday party for your children at the Wildlife Centre. Your fun party will be held in the Learning Room before visiting our fabulous animals. For a truly unique birthday party call Reception, on 01382 431811 or email [email protected] for all birthday party details.

Open all year, 7 days a week.

March to September

10.00am – 4.30pm daily
Last admission 3.45pm

October to February

10.00am – 3.30pm daily
Last admission 2.45pm

Address: Coupar Angus Road, Dundee, Dundee and Angus, DD2 4TF, Scotland

Post Code: DD2 4TF

Council: Dundee

County: Dundee and Angus

By Bus: There is no bus service which comes into the park but the nearby Leisure Park has a regular service and is approximately 1 mile from the Wildlife Centre.
By Car: The park is 3 miles from the city centre, follow the signs for Coupar Angus (A923) off the Kingsway West (A90). Once on the A923, at the first roundabout take the first exit (left) to the Leisure Park and turn immediately right into the park at the main entrance. Follow the signs to the Widllife Centre along the drive. The Centre is approximately 1 mile into the park.