The safari park is currently open from 9:30am until 7:00pm Sunday - Friday until 16th August, and from 9:30am until 9:00pm on Saturdays until 22nd August.     Thereafter, our usual opening hours are 10:00am until 5:30pm, seven days a week. 

Due to the Covid 19 virus, we have moved to a timed entry system.

Please note that all tickets must be bought in advance as tickets will no longer be available for purchase on the day.

Provisional Dates and Times of entry are as follows:

10.00am - 11.30am

11.30am - 1.00pm

1.00pm - 4.30pm

Please ensure that you have booked the correct time and day as changes cannot be made to tickets that have been booked.

All visitors are required to book to visit on a particular day and arrival time-period – including members and anyone with pre-paid tickets, for whom there will be no booking charge.

Annual membership offers you unlimited free entry to the Safari Park and 10% discounts in our gift shops and restaurant. Membership prices start at just £45 per person. Click here for more info.

Currently we are not accepting school or group bookings. This will be kept under review and we look forward to welcoming groups back when it is safe to do so.

We are currently following government guidelines which means we have had to limit activities or close some areas of the park. However, there are still plenty of activities that are suitable for visitors of all ages. We recommend at least 3-4 hours to visit, but many of our visitors choose to spend the whole day.

Some of our top attractions include:

Safari Drive-Thru

Drive your own vehicle through our animal reserves on the ultimate safari adventure.

You’ll come face-to-face with wild and exotic animals from across the world, including lions, camels, antelope, rhinos, Barbary macaques and a pride of lions. And don’t forget the cheeky monkeys in our famous macaque drive-thru!

Foot Safari

One of the best ways to get up close to our animals is on foot.

We have spectacular raised viewing platforms for our giraffes and lions. Unfortunately, due to the current situation, the narrow viewing platform for our tigers and indoor visitor area in our elephant house are currently closed, but you can still take a look round the rhino house and view all the animals outside. Lemur Land is also currently closed but you can still pop in to see the friendly alpacas, sheep and horses in Pets Farm.

World of Dinosaurs

Now with a safe one-way system in place, welcome to “one of the UK’s best dinosaur experiences”!

Behind huge Jurassic Park-style gates lies a pre-historic forest for you to explore. But watch out! It’s home to over twenty moving, stomping, screeching, life-size dinosaurs. ROARsome!

(Please don’t feed the dinosaurs)

Talks, presentations and displays

Sea lion presentations

Due to the enclosed seating of the show we will not be running the sea lion shows. However, our animal keepers and education team will be available throughout the day to answer any questions that you may have.

Animal talks

Due to Covid-19, our animal talks are now only available to listen to via the website. They can be viewed here.

Bird of prey display:

In our outdoor arena, you’ll watch our birds of prey as they soar, swoop and dive in their stunning surroundings. This 20-minute presentation offers fantastic photography opportunities, but please be aware that we are only running a limited amount of shows at the moment.

Adventure play

Don’t miss our adventure play area, with its giant play fort, pirate ship and sand pit. All included in the price of your ticket!

Chimp Island

We are not running any boat trips to Chimp Island at the moment, but there is now a path that you can use to view the chimps on foot.

Amusements

On 3rd August 2020, the Scottish Government advised that, with immediate effect, all fairground rides within visitor attractions were to closed  This means that our astro-glide, flying fox ,bouncy castle, pedal boats, dodgems and kiddies rides are all closed and we expect that this will be the case until at least the 24th August.    Our face-painting station is also currently closed.   

Other animals

There are over 350 different animals at the Safari Park, including lions, giraffes, rhinoceros, chimpanzees and monkeys. Click here for the full list.

We are committed to making our attraction as accessible as possible for all our visitors.
Please click here to view our Accessibility Guide

Free admission for carers

Disabled visitors pay the standard ticket price to enter the Safari Park, but visitors who require the special assistance of a carer to enable them to visit the Safari Park are offered free admission for one accompanying carer.

If they require a carer, the disabled visitor must bring relevant proof of entitlement. This could be a letter from the DLA, a carers letter or a carers ID badge. 

Disabled parking

There are over 70 disabled parking spaces in our car park. The location of these spaces is marked on our map.

Accessible toilets and changing facilities

We have disabled toilets and baby changing facilities located throughout the Safari Park. We also have a Changing Places Toilet located beside our main car park.

Wheelchairs

Most of the pathways around the Safari Park are flat and smooth and can be accessed by wheelchair. We have designated spaces for wheelchairs at our Sea Lion Presentation and Bird of Prey Display. Wheelchairs cannot be taken on the Boat Safari to Chimp Island.

We have a limited number of manual wheelchairs available for free hire from our restaurant. A £20.00 deposit is required, which is fully refundable on return of the wheelchair. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registered assistance dogs

Only fully trained and accredited assistance dogs, who are assisting a visitor, are permitted to enter the Safari Park. Please bring relevant proof of accreditation as this may be asked for on arrival. If you wish to bring an assistance dog into the park, please inform a member of our admissions team when you arrive.

Please contact us if you require any further information about specific access or need advice on planning your visit T: 01786 841 456  E: enquiries@blairdrummond.com

By Car: The Safari Park is signposted from the M9 Junction 10 and the A84. If you are using Sat Nav our postcode is FK9 4UR.

There is ample free parking at the Safari Park, including 70 disabled parking spaces and two electric car charging points.

Please note that the safari bus will not be running

Catering outlets will be available for hot takeaway food and coffee.

We do not allow dogs to enter the Safari Park. We have kennels that are situated beside our Ticket Office. These basic facilities are free, but will require a £1 refundable deposit.

Only fully trained and accredited assistance dogs, who are assisting a visitor, are permitted to enter the Safari Park. Please bring relevant proof of accreditation as this may be asked for on arrival. If you wish to bring an assistance dog into the park, please inform a member of our admissions team when you arrive.

The Safari Park is located on the same site as Blair Drummond Caravan Park. This is a delightful and very attractive park, set in a walled garden which is sheltered with mature trees and shrubs. Caravan Park customers are offered an online discount and multiple entry tickets for the price of one entry. Further information can be found on their website:www.blairdrummondcaravanpark.co.uk

If you're looking for something a little more luxurious, why not book one of our spectacular shepherds huts.   Located in beautiful surroundings a short walk from the Safari Park, these offer stylish glamping in idyllic rural surroundings.  We've two shepherd huts available - one sleeps up to four guests, and the other sleeps two, but with space for an additional tent pitch outside if required. 

Sleeps four:
Luxury meets the great outdoors in this charming shepherd's hut, which offers a comfortable double and twin beds,  living space, a well equipped kitchen and a beautiful bathroom all amongst stunning scenery.    For eating together, you’ll find a table both inside & out and the wood burning stove will keep you super snug.  Bookings can be made online at airbnb.co.uk

Sleeps two:
This chaming shepherd's hut is a little slice of heaven situated in a sheltered corner of the Blair Drummond estate.   With fantastic local walks and beautiful views over stunning parkland and woods, this is the ideal base from which to explore the surrounding countryside. 

Handcrafted by local tradesmen using wood from the estate, a rustic exterior hides the little luxiries within.  A kitchen with hob, kettle, toaster, en-suite WC (with fluffy towels) and an extremely comfortable king-size bed means you'll feel at home as soon as you arrive.

Need extra space?  One 3-man tent pitch is included in the cost of the shepherd's hut.  Alternatively, for a small charge, we can supply you with a tent on arrival. 

Bookings can be made online at www.blairdrummondcaravansite.co.uk