Five Sisters Zoo

4.6(8 reviews)
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Gavieside, West Calder EH55 8PT
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About

Five Sisters Zoo is run by Brian & Shirley Curran, with the help of some of their family & a very dedicated team of office staff, zoo keepers, ground workers, ticket desk, soft play and cafe staff. We also hugely appreciate all the help we get from our large team of volunteers, some of whom have been with us for many, many years. As a non-profit making organisation, any money is injected back into the zoo to help with the animals upkeep, veterinary bills and enclosure maintenance. Five Sisters Zoo was officially established in 2005 with just a small collection of rabbits, guinea pigs, goats and pigs. Since then the zoo has grown into an exciting collection of over 160 different species of mammals, birds and reptiles.

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Based on8 reviews
4.9
8 reviews

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8 months ago

We had an amazing day out here, This zoo is smaller than Edinburgh but still has just as amazing animals. Perfect place for kids with it being smaller kids should manage all the way around. Ease around the park if mobility is a problem no crazy steep hills (well one but you don't need to go that way) Will be back again and hopefully get a keeper experience.

5
8 months ago

We booked the big cat photography tour. First off all the staff were amazing. Emma took us round and was so helpful and full of information about all the animals you can tell its more than a "job" for her she helped me get some amazing photos by throwing bits of meat that got the cats in some amazing poses. We got so close to the animals at was great. And once the tour was over we were free to wander round the zoo for the rest of the day. The cafe was top notch too so no need to bring a picnic. All in all what a special day out

5
10 months ago

Perfect place for kids for fun. What an amazing zoo. Surprised to see so many animals out and about on such a chilly day. Really enjoyed seeing them all but particular highlights included the fruit bats, the playful otters, the talking parrots had brilliant day out.

5
8 months ago

An amazing time, all animals where there to see. Well looked after. Not overly priced. My self, husband n 2 sons enjoyed 4.5 hrs while visiting Scotland. Well worth having a look rather than better known zoo

5
9 months ago

Five sisters is an amazing day out! Loads to do and see and the kids always have a great time. Even the in park "fair ground" is fairly cheap in comparison to other places! There's a few things around the park that were shut off or looked a bit broken and needing fixed but I don't doubt they'll be seen to eventually! There's a few of the bigger animals we didn't get to see like the bear. But, what can you do? We can't expect the animals to be out all day! We will be back again for sure!

5
8 months ago

We had a lovely day out at the 5 sistees zoo, during the school holidays, there was a lovely Wall of remembrance as you walk into the zoo for all the animals that lost their lives in the fire. The animals were beautiful and very well looked after. most of them were out and about enjoying the sun, there is plenty seating round about the zoo if you are like me and have mobility issues and need a wee break. We took our own food with us to save on cost, which we could leave in the car and go back for it when we wanted to eat it. I would highly recommend the zoo

Features

Service options

  • On-site services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly

  • Transgender safe space

Planning

  • Getting tickets in advance recommended

Children

  • Good for kids

  • Good for kids birthday

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking

  • Free parking lot

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