Camperdown Wildlife Centre
Camperdown Country Park, Coupar Angus Rd, Dundee DD2 4TF, United Kingdom
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About This Campsite
Camperdown Wildlife Centre
Camperdown Wildlife Centre offers a delightful experience for families and animal lovers alike. Nestled in a spacious park, it is known for providing ample room to explore and enjoy the natural surroundings. The centre features a variety of animals, including some local favourites like the European Brown Bears and Scottish Wildcats.
Location
Unfortunately, specific address details aren't provided, but it is part of the offerings in the City of Dundee.
Highlights
- Charming picnic areas with new benches offer a great spot for a family lunch.
- The entry fee is quite reasonable, at around £6 for adults.
- There are ongoing renovations, enhancing older enclosures while building new ones, demonstrating a commitment to animal welfare.
- Wide-appeal among visitors, from grandparents to young children.
- A playground and several play areas are available, which are particularly appealing to visiting families.
Visitor Tips
- Visitors should be prepared for potentially overgrown areas and some cages due for tidying, but these are minor deterrents in an otherwise lovely setting.
- Facilities such as toilets may experience high demand during peak times, so plan accordingly.
- The cafe offers nice food options, enhancing the visitor experience.
Overall Thoughts
Camperdown Wildlife Centre is a verdant park that simultaneously acts as a zoo and a pleasant tourist destination in Dundee. While small improvements in maintenance could elevate the experience, the overall atmosphere is welcoming and filled with potential. The friendly staff and engaging layout ensure a fun day for families and individuals with an interest in wildlife.
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Reviews
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Sam Dunlop
06/22/2024
This place has so much potential if it was tidied and freshened up! The cages and edges were covered and over grown with weeds. The picnic area was nice with new benches. We went not long after it opened and it was nice and quiet. Good prices to get in too for adults. Not sure why There's a charge for under 3s 🤔 The animals were great and we'd definitely visit again but please, take better care of the place as it could be a great wee place!
Becky Barrie
04/21/2024
What a lovely place to visit, I was a little unsure at first but the centre (all be it small) is well laid out with ample space for the animals and it's clear to see ongoing renovation work on older enclosures as well as new builds too. Animals seemed relaxed and content. Only £6 entry for adults
Bobbie Jeal
08/13/2024
We grandparents and our grandchildren alike loved seeing all the animals here, perhaps especially the European Brown Bears and the Scottish Wildcats. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the children enjoyed the wee room with drawing paper and coloured pencils for drawing some of their favourite animals. The park itself is very large and interesting while the children enjoyed the playpark for quite some time. All in all, this is a brilliant day out for adults and children and a credit to the City of Dundee.
David Gray
10/01/2024
Fantastic park. Lots of trails for walking, plenty of room for my daughter to ride her bike and multiple play areas for all ages.
Caro Fiedler
03/02/2024
I was impressed by the playground which is nearby. Great parking possibilities. Friendly staff. Nice food at the cafe. I am not giving full stars because to be honest seeing the animals in their small cages was a sad experience. It was all clean and tidy. Also one less start for the toilet situation. There are 3 toilets and when we were there with a group of 9 we had very long waiting times which isn't ideal when being with little kids or in my case people with learning difficulties.