Scotland
A wildlife park in the Cairngorms National Park, run by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.
FeaturedA female vicuna named Xoco has been born at Highland Wildlife Park to parents Juanita and Austria on 18 June. The month-old calf is settling well with the herd and visitors can see her exploring the drive-through reserve alongside her mother.
FeaturedHighland Wildlife Park has welcomed twin snow leopard cubs, marking a significant addition to the park's collection. The cubs are now a key attraction for visitors and feature prominently in the park's summer prize draw promotion.
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is leading the Saving Wildcats project, a conservation initiative focused on returning wildcats to the Scottish Highlands. Proceeds from the summer prize draw ticket sales will support this vital conservation work.
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is offering one winner and three guests a unique behind-the-scenes tour of Highland Wildlife Park led by RZSS chief executive David Field. The prize includes meeting animals such as twin snow leopard cubs, red panda Priya, and polar bears Aktos and Walker, plus lunch, an overnight stay, and a year of RZSS family membership.
FeaturedThree Himalayan monal chicks have hatched at Highland Wildlife Park in late May, marking the first breeding year for the pair. Visitors can now see the chicks with parents Monal Lisa and Monalsodium Glutamate in Wildcat Wood.
FeaturedSeveral red deer calves have been born at Highland Wildlife Park and are now on display in the drive-through reserve. The young deer are still wearing their spotted camouflage coat, which will be replaced by the iconic red-brown coat as they mature.
FeaturedHighland Wildlife Park has announced the birth of two snow leopard cubs born on 25 May to first-time mother Pari and father Koshi, the park's first litter in four years. The cubs will remain in the den for several weeks before gradually appearing at the entrance, where they will stay with their mother for up to two years.
Highland Wildlife Park is showcasing visitor photographs from May, featuring candid shots of the park's animals captured by both professional and amateur photographers. The zoo encourages visitors to tag them on social media for a chance to be featured in future photography showcases.
Male polar bears Arktos and Walker have moved into a new hilltop habitat at Highland Wildlife Park, where keepers report they are exploring actively and enjoying their natural pool. The bears' former enclosure is being renovated ahead of Arktos' son Brodie's return to the park later this year.
Highland Wildlife Park is celebrating visitor photographs of its animals through a social media showcase, inviting guests to tag the park for features in future roundups. The initiative highlights the park's diverse animal collection and encourages both professional and casual photographers to share their wildlife captures.
Stuart Owen, Discovery ranger team leader at Highland Wildlife Park, spent two weeks at the Ugandan Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) as part of the International Zoo Educators Job Exchange Programme, sharing knowledge on conservation education. Owen visited five Ugandan national parks and worked with UWEC's education team, which teaches schools across Uganda about wildlife and conservation issues, and assisted in developing a bird flight display to change negative cultural attitudes towards owls.
The park is hosting Bricktastic Beasts, a brick sculpture exhibition included free with admission during the Easter holidays. The displays celebrate creativity and wildlife through carefully crafted brick artistry.
The park has opened Scotland's Wildlife Discovery Centre featuring three new buildings with interactive exhibitions, a hilltop conservation den, a new café, and expanded gift shop. The facility provides indoor attractions and dining options for visitors.
FeaturedRed panda Priya has arrived at Highland Wildlife Park from Edinburgh Zoo and is now on display in a brand-new habitat. Visitors are advised that she may be shy initially as she settles into her new home.
FeaturedThree-year-old female red panda Priya has arrived at Highland Wildlife Park, marking the return of the species to the park after a four-year absence. She will be joined by a male red panda soon, with RZSS planning to breed this endangered species at the park.
Highland Wildlife Park is planning red panda feeding experiences for visitors in the near future. The experiences will allow guests to interact with the park's red pandas, including the newly arrived Priya.
Highland Wildlife Park has completed a new red panda habitat designed with the species' needs in mind, featuring tall trees, climbing structures, and expansive views of the Cairngorms. The habitat replaces the previous red panda enclosure and accommodates the returning population.