Highland Wildlife Park set to reopenlater this month
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The boss of the Highland Wildlife Park has said staff are looking forward to welcoming their wonderful visitors from later this month.
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has just announced that the gates will reopen next Friday (March 26) to residents in the strath and wider Highlands.
It follows the recent re-opening of Edniburgh Zoo to city residents.
David Field, Royal Zoological Society of Scotland chief executive, told the Strathy: “It is amazing to be able to welcome our wonderful visitors back to Highland Wildlife Park.
“We know so many people have missed being able to visit and enjoy our wide-open spaces and amazing animals.
“Safety comes first and there will be a wide range of added measures in place to protect our guests, staff and animals.
“The support our charity has received over the past year has been incredible and every donation, membership, purchase in our shop and more has helped to feed and care for our animals and protect threatened species in Scotland around the world.”
The attraction by Kincraig could have reopened any time in the past few weeks under Scottish Government Covid guidelines but the RZSS will have wanted a return to warmer weather and to make sure visitor figures stack up.
The RZSS has stressed it is important that everyone follows government guidance to protect themselves and others.
It means those wanting to visit must live in the Highland Council mainland area and book a time slot online in advance.
The wildlife park can only open outdoors which means our gift shop must remain closed for now. Toilets and changing facilities and takeaway only catering will be available.
More details on visits and making bookings can be found here
