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Camperdown Wildlife Centre

Dundee, United Kingdom•4.4(2.2k)•Wildlife Center, Country Park, Zoo

Explore over 50 species of animals including European brown bears, lemurs, and exotic birds in a beautiful country park setting with interactive animal experiences.

Camperdown Wildlife Centre, located within the stunning Camperdown Country Park in Dundee, is home to over 50 species of animals, birds, and reptiles. The centre features fascinating highlights including European brown bears, ring-tailed lemurs, meerkats, gibbons, snowy owls, macaques, marmosets, and colourful hyacinth macaws. Many residents are threatened or endangered in the wild, making the centre an important conservation hub. | A standout attraction is the Bear Broch Visitor Centre, a custom-made replica of an ancient Scottish stone dwelling. This unique building allows visitors to watch the resident bears playing in their splash pool through large viewing windows while learning about the history of bears in Scotland. The centre is committed to animal welfare and conservation, with ongoing research programmes. | The venue offers hands-on animal experiences and encounters, allowing visitors to get up close with the resident animals. The centre welcomes visitors of all ages and is family-friendly, with facilities including a café and pushchair-friendly access. With outdoor grounds set within a beautiful country park and educational programming, Camperdown Wildlife Centre provides an engaging day out for families seeking adventure and wildlife discovery.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

2 years – 12 years

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Café

Recently refurbished café with home-made snacks, cakes, hot and cold drinks, ice-cream and more

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4.4(2.2k reviews)
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Jim Wright

Jim Wright

3 months ago

Still a great wildlife park well worth a visit. Plenty of animals to see. Good price and no rush just take your time and enjoy your day.

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Nicola Tranter

Nicola Tranter

4 months ago

Absolutely fantastic 1st visit as im on my dundee 11 days holiday, i got there 10.15 ish and didn't leave til 3.30 wanted to experience all the animals, truly amazing place well done to the whole team for making this a memorable time, the animals well cared for,.good presentation and informative boards to read, the admission fee brilliant, the facilities toilets excellent and the cafe excellent food a very friendly team, I explored everything and everywhere x at the end of my visit , the 3 brown bears came out , brian and pebbles the otters came out, oh what a joy made so many memories , all the animals made my day absolutely fantastic highly recommend cheers nicki t from Nottinghamshire

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Katy Ingram

Katy Ingram

5 months ago

The tickets were cheaper on the door than buying online. As to be expected some animals were hiding away. Some of the enclosures are pretty overgrown which also means you can’t see as much as you might like to. The bears look really healthy and happy. The cafe was extortionate. The food was acceptable but a simple sandwich was over £7, baked potato over £10. Overall all a good little park, plenty of animals to see. I’d probably take a picnic if I visited again!

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Samantha Backhouse

Samantha Backhouse

6 months ago

Although this place is looking a little tired now, it's animals are obviously really well cared for. It's a great place to take the kids especially as it's surrounded by a stunning country park.

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Elizabeth Webster

Elizabeth Webster

7 months ago

Great day out for everyone, only £6 for kids and OAPs, £9 for adults and £30 for a family of 2 adults and 3 kids, lots of lovely animals to see, beautiful trees and woodland walks too with picnic areas, there's also a nice wee cafe and nice clean toilets. We spent about 4 hours here and weren't bored once. Definitely coming back to explore more of the woodland walks, I would recommend this park to families and adults alike.

Reviews last updated: 15 February 2026

Events at Camperdown Wildlife Centre

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This venue was last updated on 15 February 2026

Frequently asked questions about Camperdown Wildlife Centre

Is Camperdown Wildlife Centre free to visit?

Camperdown Wildlife Centre is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Camperdown Wildlife Centre suitable for?

Camperdown Wildlife Centre is best for children aged 2 to 12.

Is Camperdown Wildlife Centre dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Camperdown Wildlife Centre.

Is there parking at Camperdown Wildlife Centre?

Yes — Camperdown Wildlife Centre has on-site parking, plus additional parking nearby.

Is there food at Camperdown Wildlife Centre?

Yes — Café is on site at Camperdown Wildlife Centre. Recently refurbished café with home-made snacks, cakes, hot and cold drinks, ice-cream and more

Is Camperdown Wildlife Centre pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Camperdown Wildlife Centre is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Camperdown Wildlife Centre?

Camperdown Wildlife Centre is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Camperdown Wildlife Centre by public transport?

Camperdown Wildlife Centre is well-served by public transport.

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