Zoos & Wildlife · Dundee
Camperdown Wildlife Centre
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Photo: Elliott Simpson (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See European brown bears including Brum, Brumma and Maja
- Meet ring-tailed lemurs, meerkats and hyacinth macaws
- Watch bears live via streaming webcam
- Book animal encounters and behind-the-scenes experiences
- Set within Camperdown Country Park with picnic area
Camperdown Wildlife Centre is a family-friendly zoo set within Camperdown Country Park in Dundee City, Scotland, home to European brown bears, ring-tailed lemurs, meerkats, hyacinth macaws and more. It suits families and animal lovers looking for a relaxed day out, with the option to book animal encounters and behind-the-scenes experiences with keepers. The centre is open all year round, with free parking, a picnic area and an all-day ticket so you can explore at your own pace. It's simple to reach from Dundee and nearby towns, and Invergowrie station is just 1.8 miles away. If you're staying nearby, there are 25 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Open all year round
- Parking
- Free parking available
- Booking
- Tickets and encounters can be booked ahead
- Best for
- Families and wildlife enthusiasts
From the attraction's own website on 1 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Parking
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Camperdown Wildlife Centre into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Invergowrie 1.8 miles
- Dundee 3.3 miles
- Broughty Ferry 6.5 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page