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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Glasgow
Glasgow itself keeps things wild in small doses. Possil Marsh, on the edge of the city, is free to walk and good for spotting birds and wildflowers along the perimeter path. For something hands-on, Strathblane Falconry lets you book ahead to fly a bird of prey yourself or just watch a demonstration, with food on site while you wait. Further out, the choices get bigger. A drive out to Alexandria brings you to the Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre, from £6 for ages 3 to 16, and the free loch-side Balloch Castle Country Park, with two play areas, a fairy trail and a walled garden to explore. Out at Bathgate, the Scottish Owl Centre has more than 140 owls and lets you hold one for a photo, from £9.50. For a longer trip, Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian has Scotland's only cheetah and rescued brown bears, from £16.50, with both indoor and outdoor play if the weather turns.
6 places 2 free to visit
FreeBalloch Castle Country Park
Alexandria
Free loch-side park with two play areas, a fairy trail, a walled garden and orienteering courses to try.
Blue badge parkingFood on siteOutdoor playParking+2 more
from £16.50Five Sisters Zoo
West Lothian · ages 3+
Scotland's only cheetah, rescued brown bears and a reptile house with over 160 species to work through.
Birthday partiesGift shopGroup bookingsIndoor play+4 more
from £6Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre
Alexandria · ages 3-16
Watch birds of prey fly overhead, then walk the Discovery Trail to see how they live up close.
Gift shop
FreePossil Marsh
Glasgow
A free nature reserve on the edge of Glasgow where you walk the perimeter path spotting birds and wildflowers.
from £9.50Scottish Owl Centre
Bathgate · ages 3-15
Get up close to more than 140 owls, watch a flying display and hold one for a photo if you're brave enough.
Birthday partiesGift shopPicnic areaWheelchair accessible
Strathblane Falconry
Glasgow
Book ahead for a falconry appointment where you can either fly the birds hands-on or just watch a demonstration.
Booking requiredFood on site
Good to know: zoos & wildlife parks in Glasgow
Are any of them free?
Yes, Balloch Castle Country Park and Possil Marsh are free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £6 at Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find zoos & wildlife parks in Alexandria, West Lothian, Glasgow and Bathgate. Every place we list is in or around Glasgow, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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