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Five Sisters Zoo

Gavieside, West Calder EH55 8PT, Scotland
01506 872924
4.5 of 5 stars 84 Reviews
Type: Zoos
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

went to five sister zoo on 20th may.very well priced.food was also well priced. lots af animals to see,something there for everyone.well kept grounds and beutifull picnic area.for a family with young kids it is a great day out for all.don,t miss it. More

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Yarm on Tees UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012 NEW
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This is a small famiily orientated zoo - fairly compact but well appointed with interesting well described exhibits and a warm friendly atmosphere. Our granddaughter (6) loved the animal handling experience and feedinng the lemurs. She was also excited to see the excellent brown bear enclosure and fascinated by the story of the rescue of the three former circus bears.... More

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Lesley Coupar, Public Relations Manager at Five Sisters Zoo, responded to this review
21 May 2012

Thank you so much for your lovely comments following your recent visit to the Zoo - I will pass these on to the staff as they work so hard to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable visit. Delighted that your grand daughter enjoyed the handling and feed the lemur sessions - look forward to welcoming you back again and next... More

Dunfermline, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Just had an absolutely fantastic day out at the Five Sisters Zoo celebrating our daughters 1st birthday. First time ever we've been to a zoo and actually seen the animal in every enclosure unlike other zoos where it's often a case of spot the animal! The animals are so close you could almost touch them and the opportunity to go... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

While this isn't the biggest or fanciest day out - and the signposting is patchy, approach from the A71 at West Calder and take some little people who love getting up close and personal with smaller animals and you'll have a great morning or afternoon out. Highlights are the three rescued black bears, the meerkats and prairie dogs but there's... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This place should be closed its awful, it smells, and the indoor play area that u need to pay extra on top of the almost £30 we paid to get into zoo, im suprised even got a license to be called a softplay, its revoalting inside, and clearly has outdoor play equiptment inside! Waste of valuble holliday funds!! If u... More

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Lesley Coupar, Public Relations Manager at Five Sisters Zoo, responded to this review
15 May 2012

We were all very sad to read your recent comments following your visit to the zoo and soft play. More

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Didnt know a thing about this wee treasure until I took my kids yesterday, it's a lovely place where the animals are all visibly happy and most are so tame they will come right up for a clap my kids loved it.the zoo has recently rescued 3 performing bears and the enclosure they are being eased into is stunning I... More

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Lesley Coupar, Public Relations Manager at Five Sisters Zoo, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Thank you for your lovely comments about your recent visit and delighted that you liked the new bear enclosure...we are so thrilled to have them now after all the months of fundraising and planning. Hope to see you back again soon. More

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I visited the zoo with residents from the Pentland Hill Care Home, Edinburgh. I found the zoo a fantastic afternoon out for our residents and they all had a wonderful time. We are already arranging another outing to the zoo. So much to see in this wee friendly zoo. The staff were amazing and the residents got to see so... More

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Lesley Coupar, Public Relations Manager at Five Sisters Zoo, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Thank you for your recent comments - it was our pleasure to welcome you all from the Pentland Hill Care home and we look forward to seeing you all again in July. It was great you got up so close to see Carmen and to view your special plaque sponsoring the 3 bears. Next time though we will "cheat" and... More

lanarkshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

we have been a few times to the five sisters zoo and all the family have loved it , it is very good value for money and there is so much to do to keep the kids and adults ammused , we love it that much that we are going again at end of the month for my sons birthday... More

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Lesley Coupar, Public Relations Manager at Five Sisters Zoo, responded to this review
11 May 2012

Thank you for your recent comments about the Zoo, we are delighted that you have enjoyed your visits to date and look forward to welcoming you back at the end of the month - happy birthday when it comes! More

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

i visited the zoo for the first time in the 4th of may and was totally taken aback by whats there to see and do.... i didnt want to go home ......i even handled a snake and thats a big deal for me ..... a great place for a day out for all the family old and young so go... More

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Lesley Coupar, Public Relations Manager at Five Sisters Zoo, responded to this review
11 May 2012

Thank you for your lovely comments about your visit - we are thrilled that you enjoyed yourselves and well done for holding the snake, once you get to know them, they are amazing creatures! Look forward to welcoming you back soon hopefully. More

Dumbarton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We were here today and my son loved it all, especially the snakes. Reasonable priced zoo. A hidden gem of a place. I'm sure the next time we ask our son where he would like to go this zoo will be at the top of the list. Thank you for the lovely day. More

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Lesley Coupar, Public Relations Manager at Five Sisters Zoo, responded to this review
11 May 2012

Thank you for your lovely comments, we are delighted that you enjoyed your visit - we love the snakes to! Hope to welcome you back again soon. More

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