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Highland Wildlife Park

Kincraig, Kingussie PH21 1NL, Scotland
44 (0)1540 651270
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Kingussie
4.0 of 5 stars 98 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Parks
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Description: This beautiful park, nestled in the Scottish countryside, is a refuge for wolves, bison and white deer.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Brechin, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Went 28th May, glorious weather thankfully.What the unmade paths would be like in adverse conditions I dread to think. How anybody could push a buggy around this poorly laid-out ,expensive assualt course is beyond me. See the Polar Bears and leave.

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aberdeen
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Eclectic amount of animals to see you could,nt get any close to a polar bear without being it,s lunch. A bit of a climb though and would be difficult for people who require a stick or a chair

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peterhead
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

the weather was the only problem rain though it was a really good day

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Highlands
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

If the antics of the polar bears in their pond hadn't been the highlight of our trip there wouldn't have been one. I expected a few more animals, if you were lucky you'd see one animal in a compound otherwise it was just the sign. Not really accessible lots of steep hills and not much in the way of decent... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Never been to a zoo or safari park before so this was a first. A fantastic vist. Well worth the £14 entrance fee (which included a 10% conservation donation). l Saw the 2 polar bears one of whom was swimming which was a real thrill to watch. Couldn't really get close to see the tigers unfortunately because of a new... More

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I visited on a really wet afternoon. The animals were great, both on the drive around and the walk around bit. The viewing platforms have covered areas to keep you dry. The staff were very helpful and were very happy to answer any questions about the animals. The wildcats were my favourite bit. We also had lunch in the coffee... More

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Aberdeen
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We went to the park on a very rainy day. Was our last day in Aviemore so had no choice. Was very good. You can drive about in your car going round the enclosures first and then there is also a walk about area too.

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Sydney, Australia
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Really enjoyed our visit here. The drive around part was great - easy viewing of all the animals, including the polar bears and the deer, and given the light snow at the time it was nice to be in the car for awhile. I had particularly wanted to see reindeer, it was a bit hard to find them (didn't seem... More

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Stirling, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I have beenwanting to visit the polar bears for ages, finally got there and this was the best experience. The enclosures for all the animals are ace with plenty of space for viewing and the polar bears put on a show, swimming and fooling around in the pool. Also they came right upto the fence giving us plenty of opportunity... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

We recently made a point of coming here with our 3 year old on a visit to Aviemore. Firstly we scored lucky with the weather, it was a great sunny day. Secondly the Safari we took was well worth it, especially for a £1.00 per person. It is very informative, and they answer all questions asked. If doing the Safari... More

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