Venue Description

Experience Scottish wildlife and see endangered animals from the world's mountain and tundra regions in the spectacular setting of the Highland Wildlife Park. Based at Kincraig, 7 miles south of Aviemore, the Highland Wildlife Park is a great day out for all ages. Meet our amazing Amur tigers, snow monkeys, Bactrian camels and our polar bears, Victoria, Brodie, Arktos and Walker. Drive around the Main Reserve in your own vehicle and then explore the rest of the Park on foot. We have daily feeding talks where you can join one of the Rangers to find out more about our animals and the vital conservation work we are involved with.

Accessibility

There is level access to the shop. Antlers café is accessed by a ramp around the left side of the Visitor Centre. The Oystercatcher Coffee Shop is also accessed by a ramp from the car park. Please note that once inside the building there are steps between the Antlers Café and the rest of the Visitor Centre. There are a limited number of wheelchairs that can be loaned out to visitors, these require a fully refundable deposit. Some areas of the park are not suitable for our mobility scooters/wheelchairs. Steep slopes and steps are signposted with alternative routes and there is an updated mobility map available for visitors.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk/media/9221/accessibility-map.pdf

Awards List

The Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold Award

Toilets

Information about the toilets has not been added for this venue.

Staff

Some members of staff have received Sighted Guide Training from Guide Dogs Scotland.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

A dog exercise area is located at the Entrance kiosk and can be used at any time during your visit.

Other assistance dog facilities

Only fully trained assistance dogs, who are assisting a visitor are permitted to enter the park. If you wish to bring an assistance dog to the park please inform a member of the Entrance Kiosk team when you arrive. Admission of assistance dogs are subject to the following regulations of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquaria (BIAZA). These regulations state that:  All assistance dogs must be up-to date with all inoculations  Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and under strict control  Any toilet incidents should be cleared away by their owners If the behaviour of Park animals is affected by the presence of your dog please move away from the area to ensure the safety of our animals, visitors and your dog.