Q1 |
What are the park opening times? |
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The park is now closed and will re-open on 20th March 2010
During the open season, the park is open daily 10:00 am - 5:30 pm.
Last admission 4:30 pm.
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Q2 |
I am looking for a price for a coach booking? |
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We have discounted rates from coach groups of 15 people or more and you can now make a booking online. For details of our rates please click here. |
Q3 |
Do you cater for Children's birthday parties? |
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Blair Drummond offers facilities for childrens birthday parties. Birthday parties are for children aged up to 10. Birthday parties must be pre booked. There is a minimum of 10 children per party. One free adult admitted per party, other adults £8.75.
Price per child is £12.95 and includes:
- entrance to the whole park for the day
- Choice of hot or cold menu plus soft drink & ice lolly
- party bag
- a free balloon and a visit from the Safari Mascot who will hand out the party bags
To book online click here.
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Q4 |
What can we do at the park? |
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A visit to the park combines a mixture of driving through animal reserves then parking and walking through pets farm, playing in one of the many adventure areas, taking in the sea lion and falconry displays and visiting chimp island.
There are many picnic and BBQ areas around the park as well as restaurant and bar facilities. We recommend about 3 - 4 hours to visit and see all the animals and attractions.
Sealion and Bird of Prey times:
12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30 (Sealion)
12:45. 2:15, 3:45 (Bird Of Prey)
NB - these times may vary so please check the times at the park on the day of your visit |
Q5 |
How safe is the drive through and do monkeys damage your car? |
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As the park no longer has monkeys there is very little risk of damage to your car. You must keep all windows closed whilst in the reserves. No convertible cars are allowed through due to safety in the lion enclosure. |
Q6 |
What if I don't have transport? |
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If you arrive at the park by public transport we have a safari bus that can take you round the animal reserves free of charge. This facility is only for people who do not have their own transport. |
Q7 |
Are dogs allowed in the park and do you have Kennels? |
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Dogs are not allowed in the park but we do provide kennels free of charge subject to a £5 deposit for a padlock. We also provide bowls free of charge subject to a £5 deposit. We recommend that if you can leave your dog at home you do so for its own comfort. |
Q8 |
Do you have a Risk Assessment? |
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Yes we do have a risk assessment that you can download from the website. To download a PDF version click here. (You will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to read this file).
If you require any other information please contact our office on 01786 841456. |
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Q9 |
What catering facilities are available? |
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We have BBQ facilities that are available every day free of charge. You cannot pre book BBQ's as they are provided on a first come first served basis each day.
Our restaurant provides a wide range of foods to cater for most tastes. They can provide for special diets if given enough notice. Please contact Donald directly at the restaurant on 01786 841430 for more information on booking group lunches and birthday parties. |
Q10 |
Are gift vouchers available? |
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We offer Gift Vouchers, Season Tickets, Animal Adoptions, Bird of Prey Vouchers, Keeper for a Day and other animal experiences, .
For more information please contact our office on 01786 841456. |
Q11 |
What age group is the park aimed at? |
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We have designed the park to be as accessible and enjoyable for all ages. There is plenty to do for both the young (pirate ships, dodgems, giant astra glide) and the slightly older (tea and scones, look at the animals, sea lion shows). It is a good day out for all the family and we think that you will not be disappointed. |
Q12 |
Is there accommodation nearby? |
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We have a selection of hotels and other local attractions that we recommend. For more information on these please click here. |
Q13 |
How do we get to the park? |
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We are an hour away from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Take junction 10 off the M9 and the park is well signed from there. To download a map please click here. |
Q14 |
Are convertable cars and pick up trucks allowed in the park? |
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Convertable cars and pickup trucks are not allowed in the animal reserves due to safety reasons. We recommend if you have a hard topped car you use it for your trip. |
Q15 |
Is there student discounts? |
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Discount for all students on production of a current marticulation card. |
Q16 |
Are brochures available? |
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We have a full colour brochure that you can buy when you enter the park and at our shops. It costs £2.50 and gives information of the animals in the park and the history of the estate the park sits on. |
Q17 |
Can you reserve picnic areas? |
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You cannot reserve picnic areas. The park is set in 120 acres so there is plenty of space for everyone. There are designated areas where you can lay a rug out on the grass or use one of our many picnic benches. |
Q18 |
Are education packs available? |
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Education packs are available and can be downloaded here. Please note that you will need Adobe Reader installed on your computer. |
Q19 |
What attractions are available and included in the ticket price? |
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Our main attractions are:
- Variety of animals
- Sea lion shows
- Falconry show
- Giant Astraglide
- Pirate ship
- Boat around chimp island
- Pets farm
- and many many more!
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Q20 |
What animals are on show? |
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We have a wide variety of animals. For more information please click here. |
Q21 |
Is there disabled access/facilities? |
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We have ample facilities for our disabled customers and wheel chair hire is available. There are also 3 baby changing facilities at the park. |
Q22 |
Do you provide pictures of the animals? |
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Yes if you require pictures for both private and commercial use click here. |
Q23 |
Do you accept credit cards? |
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Yes all major credit cards are accepted and cash back is accepted in the ranch kitchen. |
