Wreath Making at Highland Wildlife Park

Add a touch of homemade charm to your Christmas!

Create a beautiful 14-inch sustainable wreath decoration, with materials naturally sourced from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. Along with the frames, we’ll provide an array of foliage, seed heads, dried fruit and decorations to make your festive wreaths one of a kind!

This event will be taking place in the Learning Hive events space at Highland Wildlife Park.

Discounted tickets available for members.

For further information please contact events@rzss.org.uk.

Make your little one’s day at Highland Wildlife Park Zoo extra magical this festive season! Visit Santa Claus in his festive Christmas Grotto, where each child will have the chance to meet Santa and receive a special Christmas gift.

On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December, the grotto will be available to book in 10-minute time slots from 10:20am – 3:30pm.

Please note the grotto does not include entry into Highland Wildlife Park. Admission tickets must be purchased alongside your Santa’s grotto tickets. We’d recommend booking your favoured grotto slot and then booking your park tickets afterwards!

For further information please contact events@rzss.org.uk

Prices

1 child: £18 + £1 booking fee
2 children: £33 + £1.25 booking fee
3 children: £49 + £1.50 booking fee
4 children: £66 + £1.75 booking fee

Could you be the next Ranger Hamza or David Attenbourgh?

Come along to the Glen Tanar Visitor Centre and try your hand at capturing images and film of our local wildlife. Get hands on experience with film and photography, get tips for using your own camera or mobile phone and find out how the Rangers use cameras as part of their work.

Booking Essential: Contact ranger@glentanartrust.org

Meeting Point – Glen Tanar Visitor Centre w3w:denser.subway.equivocal

What to Wear – Dress for the weather. Please wear good footwear such as walking boots or shoes.

What to Bring – Bug spray, Binoculars, and a snack/ drink.

Back by popular demand, we’re offering the chance for children to get a taste of what it’s like to be a zookeeper with our exciting two hour Junior Highland Keeper experience!

For children aged 8-15, our Junior Highland Keepers will get hands-on opportunities to care for the animals, learn about their habitats and understand the importance of wildlife conservation. Children will assist with feeding, cleaning enclosures and preparing special treats for the animals such as Mishmi Takin, Bactrian Camel and Japanese Macaques.

Each slot has space for four children to participate. Children must be accompanied by one adult aged 18+ for the duration. The accompanying adult entry is complimentary.

Please email events@rzss.org.uk for more information.

Please make sure to read our Junior Highland Keeper terms and conditions on the Highland Wildlife Park website.

New to Highland Wildlife Park, we’re offering the chance for children to get a taste of what it’s like to be a zookeeper with our exciting 1.5 hour Mini Highland Keeper experience!

For children aged 5-7, our Mini Highland Keepers will get opportunities to care for the animals, prepare feeds, learn about their habitats and understand the importance of wildlife conservation. Children will assist with feeding, cleaning enclosures and preparing special treats for the animals such as Mishmi Takin, European Forest Reindeer and Wolverine.

Each slot has space for four children to participate. Children must be accompanied by one adult aged 18+ for the duration. The accompanying adult entry is complimentary.

Please email events@rzss.org.uk for more information.

Please make sure to read the Mini Keeper Experience terms and conditions on the Highland Wildlife Park website.

Lace up your trainers for a truly wild run! Take on a unique 5K fun run (or 2.5K option for little adventurers) through the grounds of Highland Wildlife Park, where you’ll run past some incredible wildlife including snow leopards, tigers and monkeys. Every stride supports our mission to connect people with nature while enjoying an unforgettable day outdoors.

Please note, advance booking is essential for those taking part. Spectators can book in advance or pay on arrival.

Situated by the entrance to Highland Wildlife Park, Pumpkins at the Park is a new and exciting seasonal offer that promises wholesome pumpkin fun! There’s lots to do with themed photo opportunities, a spooktastic children’s trail, farmyard play, hot drinks and sweet treats from our kiosk. You’ll also have the chance to pick your own pumpkin.

Please note, Pumpkins at the Park is situated outside the pay barrier into Highland Wildlife Park. Entry tickets to Pumpkins at the Park do not include entry into Highland Wildlife Park, however a 20% discount will be applicable if visiting Highland Wildlife Park on the same day as your Pumpkin at the Park tickets.

Pumpkins are sold separately and will be priced according to size.

Capacity is limited, so we’d recommend booking a slot in advance to avoid disappointment. Parking is free and in our Learning Hive car park.

Will you be able to spot our life-size wild brick sculptures nestled around Highland Wildlife Park this spring?

Perfect for families, brick fans and animal lovers alike, this exhibition offers a chance to marvel at the artistry, take fun photos and explore the park in a whole new way.

Celebrate the holiday with our brick sculpture experience which inspires creativity and wonder – one brick at a time!

Come for a Wildlife Wander with someone from our knowledgeable team to see some of the amazing wildlife that late Summer brings to Insh Marshes.

September is a good time to look out for raptors like Hen Harriers hunting over the marshes. Buzzards are common and may be seen along the Tromie Trail. Butterflies and dragonflies will continue to fly as long as the weather is warm and sunny – Scotch Argus, Green-veined White, Red Admiral, Peacock and Black Darter are most likely. Many summer flowers have come and gone, but the blues and purples of Harebell, Devil’s-bit Scabious, Common Heather (Ling) and Bell Heather can be seen along the Tromie Trail. Other flowers may include the whites of Yarrow and Eyebright and the yellow of Lady’s Bedstraw.

We will meet in the RSPB Insh Marshes Car Park – what3words: ///epic.youth.venturing and grid ref: NN775998

Some areas may be rough and/or slippy underfoot. It is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies, and we recommend sturdy footwear.

Come for a Wildlife Wander with someone from our knowledgeable team to see some of the amazing wildlife that Summer brings to Insh Marshes.

The breeding season for birds is coming to an end, however there is still plenty of other life to be seen on the marshes and in the meadow. The Heather should be in full flower and Field Gentian may be coming into bloom. Wild flowers like Knapweed and Scabious provide nectar for butterflies. We will lookout for the nationally scarce Scotch Argus butterfly which breeds on the reserve and can be the most common butterfly to be seen in August. Dragonflies like Black Darter and the impressively large Golden Ringed may also be seen.

We will meet in the RSPB Insh Marshes Car Park – what3words: ///epic.youth.venturing and grid ref: NN775998

Some areas may be rough and/or slippy underfoot. It is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies, and we recommend sturdy footwear.