Zoos & Wildlife · Aviemore
Highland Wildlife Park
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Photo: Anne Burgess (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See Scotland's only polar bears
- Drive-through reserve with deer, elk, vicuna and bison
- Meet wildcats and monkeys among park animals
- Attend nature photography workshops and events
- Browse a wild animal themed gift shop
Highland Wildlife Park is a zoo and conservation park run by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, home to Scotland's only polar bears alongside wildcats, monkeys and other animals. You can drive through the reserve to see deer, elk, vicuna and bison as many times as you like, explore picnic areas and a playground, or browse the gift shop. The park suits families and wildlife enthusiasts, with wheelchairs and mobility scooters available to hire and self-service dog kennels on site. It's open seven days a week and reachable by car, bus or train, with free parking. Located in Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands, it sits near Kingussie station, 3.7 miles away, and there are 8 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays for those planning an overnight visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Thursday 24 September, 10am–5pm
- Parking
- Free parking at the park
- Dogs
- Self-service dog kennels available, £15 per day, booking essential
- Accessibility
- Manual wheelchairs free to hire; mobility scooters £10 hire fee
- Booking
- Assistance dog visits should be arranged in advance
From the attraction's own website on 24 Sep 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 Highland Wildlife Park into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Kingussie 3.7 miles
- Newtonmore 6.4 miles
- Aviemore 7.7 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page