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Five Sisters Zoo is perfect for the animal lovers in the family! There are some wonderful creatures here to see, including bears, monkeys, snakes, lizards, birds, meerkats, crocodiles, micro pigs, pygmy goats, otters and loads more!
Somewhere To Eat?
There is the Brown Bear Cafe that serves light lunches, snacks and refreshments. There is a picnic area.Are There Toilets?
There are toilets within the zoo.Baby Friendly?
There are baby changing facilities in the toilets.Want To Treat Yourself?
They have a gift shop where you can purchase gifts and souvenirs.Where Shall I Park?
There is free on site parkingFeatures
- Indoor
- Open All Year
Category

Animals + Nature
Suitable For

toddler

3-5

6-9

10+
Opening Times
Apr-Sept 10:00-18:00 Oct-Mar 10:00-17:00
Price Information
- Child (3+) : £10.45
- Adult : £12.95
- Concession : £11.45
- Family Pass (2+2) : £38
- + : £8.45
Facilities
•Cafe•Toilets•Parking•Picnic Area
How To Get There
- Gavieside, West Calder, Scotland EH55 8PT
- 01506870000
- Website
Directions
Exit at Junction 3 of the M8 and take the A899 to the A71. Follow the signs for West Calder, when you reach West Calder there are signs to the zoo.

Tips
What was your day out like? Login with Facebook to Write a tip- Dizzy H.
- Joined: 10 years ago
- 5 Reviews
Four stars only because it's a small zoo but well on its way to five stars.
Also it's worth mentioning that describing it as small is possibly unfair, new would be a better description, it has a brand new reptile house, a large and cool children's play park with picnic area, walk though enclosure, Lemur feeding option, a large bear enclosure, wolves, large birds, moose, meerkats etc etc
And it's worth remembering that most of these animals are rescue animals who have now clearly found a lovely new home.
Monkeys are on their way as are lions, so it's clearly expanding making future visits a must.
It would be great though as many attractions in West Lothian such as Almond Valley Heritage farm if the eateries were of a much higher standard, West Lothian appear to be many years behind what is expected of food options in places such as Manchester and Edinburgh and Glasgow.
I honestly think it has more potential than Edinburgh Zoo which is always like climbing a mountain and the enclosures are generally very small (not including their new enclosures). Not mentioning the cost.
- Sarah M.
- Joined: 10 years ago
- 2 Reviews
Great day out !
- Alison A.
- Joined: 10 years ago
- 1 Review
Friendly little zoo
- Elaine G.
- Joined: 10 years ago
- 1 Review
Fantastic day out! Not too big, so great for little legs, but lots of different animals to see and pet. The enclosures are well designed so even little kids can see the animals without having to be lifted up. Loads of seating areas for lunchtime and food was very reasonably priced compared to similar attractions. The kids play park is exceptional. The highlight for us though was Luna and Aria, the Arctic Wolves. We'll definitely be back!