camperdown wildlife centre

Camperdown Wildlife Centre is open all year round! Organised group and family rates are available, and educational tours can also be arranged.

The Wildlife Centre is situated just 15 minutes drive from Dundee city centre, off the A923. It is located within the beautiful Camperdown Country Park, the largest in Dundee.

see the guinea pigs!
Watch our cute and cuddly family-favourites, the Guinea Pigs, as they scurry around their large enclosure. Can you count them all?

camperdown wildlife centre
year of the frog - 2008

Throughout the year the Wildlife Centre will play host to many frog and amphibian events to link in with this year's European Association of Zoos and Aquarium conservation campaign, The Amphibian Ark, 2008 Year of the Frog. There will be dedicated frog days for fun and discovery, an Urban Jungle summer performance, cultural displays, Creepy Crawly Holiday Fortnight and Community Conservation Day. It will be a fun packed summer jumping with joy.

The problem facing these fantastic animals is that almost half of the world's amphibians are threatened with extinction due to disease, pollution and habitat destruction. The zoo staff at Camperdown are pleased to be involved with this project and helping the frogs of the world.

The aim of these special events is to let visitors know how and why these animals are under threat and what we can do to help them - and to have lots of fun doing it. Download events leaflet.

Hallowe'en at Camperdown Wildlife Centre
Friday 31 October 2008
6 - 7.30 pm

Enjoy an evening of spooky family fun! Join in with the nocturnal animal tours, see the Witch's House with her cauldron, and listen to ghostly tales in the Goblin's Castle. These are only a few of the delights that you can experience at Hallowe'en. Be sure to bring your torch and some courage, and be prepared to have plenty of Hallowe'en fun with us!

Admission included in normal entrance fee to the Wildlife Centre. Places are limited, so booking is essential on (01382) 431818.

Meet Santa & His Elf
Saturdays & Sundays throughout December 2008
6 & 7, 13 & 14 and 20 & 21 December
12 noon - 4.30 pm

Join in the festive fun at our ever-popular 'Meet Santa' event. Visit Santa in his wonderfully cosy grotto, and tell him what you'd like for Christmas. Make Christmas cards in our art & craft area, and enjoy some hot refreshments and mince pies in Mrs Claus' cafe.

Admission included in normal entrance fee to the Wildlife Centre. Small charge payable for refreshments. No need to book, just come along!

Photographic Competition 2008 Update

We’ve received a fantastic amount of entries for this year’s competition.

The judges are looking at them all at the moment, and will be announcing the winner soon…

Camperdown Wildlife Centre
Camperdown Country Park,
Coupar Angus Road,
Dundee DD2 4TF
Telephone 01382 431811
Email leisure.communities@dundeecity.gov.uk

prices

Adult £3.30
Concession/Child £2.75
Children Under 3 years £1.05
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) £9.25

Group Accompanied (12 people or more) £3.60 per person
Group Unaccompanied (12 people or more) £2.60 per person

We regret that we cannot accept any credit or debit cards as a method of payment at Camperdown Wildlife Centre.

The Year of the Frog events leaflet is available for download here.

facilities:

accessibility - Camperdown Wildlife Centre is accessible to wheelchair users with assistance. We offer free wheelchair loan to visitors.

shop - a selection of souvenirs and small gifts are available.

refreshments - sweets, tea, coffee and a variety of soft drinks are available from the shop.

picnic area - if the weather is fine, why not enjoy your refreshments alfresco?

toilet/baby changing facilities - are situated at the main entrance.

free parking - there is ample free parking opposite the main entrance to Camperdown Wildlife Centre.

opening hours:

march - september
mon - sun 10am - 4.30pm
(last admission 3.45pm)

october - february
mon - sun 10am - 3.30pm
(last admission 2.45pm)