Calderglen Children's Zoo

Calderglen children's zoo opened in 1982 and is home to over 50 different species, some of which are critically endangered. Being about an acre in size, the zoo specialises in small creatures and amongst the ornamental gardens and Conservatory you'll discover meerkats, families of monkeys, noisy Kookaburras, cheeky Ring-tailed Coati, and Burrowing Owls.

Come and meet the smallest tortoise and the rarest bird and find out how Calderglen is helping to conserve these endangered animals and about our work with the British and Irish Associations of Zoos and Aquaria (BIAZA).

Calderglen children's zoo talk and tour: 

Here at Calderglen children's zoo we offer a range of talks and tours with one of the keepers. Groups can learn about all the animals in the zoo and what zoos are doing to help biodiversity and conservation around the world. The talk includes a classroom session with a chance to meet some of our animals up close followed by a walk around the zoo. We are happy to cover specific topics relating to animals, if requested, and can gear each talk and tour towards specific age ranges. Pre-school sessions can include colouring in, 'Guess the Animal' games, and a story-telling time.

All talks and tours have a one off payment which includes entry fee for all to the conservatory and zoo.