Blair Drummond Safari Park

Blair Drummond safari park opened in 1970 in the grounds of Blair Drummond house, which was purchased by Sir John Kay a Glasgow tea merchant in 1916. Having no sons he passed it to his nephew Sir John Muir, father of the present owner Jamie Muir. The house remained a family home until 1977 when it was sold to the Camphill Trust, a charity that cares for the handicapped. The existing late Victorian house replaced a mansion house built in 1715, which was sited in what is now the giraffe enclosure. Most of the remaining trees in the park date from the period of the earlier house.

As the park no longer has monkeys there is very little risk of damage to your car! However, you must keep all windows closed whilst in the reserves. No convertible cars or open back pickup trucks are allowed through due to safety in the lion enclosure. A visit to the park combines a mixture of driving through animal reserves then parking and walking through pets farm, playing in one of the many adventure areas, taking in the sea lion and falconry displays and visiting chimp island.

The Californian Sea Lions put on a show 4 times a day, while at the Bird of Prey Centre you will get a chance to see a variety of raptors and owls. The collection is mainly either British or African species with the exception of the 2 Harris Hawks. All of the Hawks and Owls at the centre get flown free at every opportunity, usually once or twice daily. Additionally, there are very large aviaries to keep all the owls and moulting hawks free lofted.

There are many picnic and BBQ areas around the park as well as restaurant and bar facilities. About 3 - 4 hours is recommended to visit and see all the animals and attractions. If you arrive at the park by public transport there's a safari bus that can take you round the animal reserves free of charge. There are also BBQ facilities that are available every day, free of charge. You cannot pre book BBQs as they are provided on a first come first served basis each day. If planning one, please tell your cashier the time you would like your BBQ lit when you arrive at the safari park.

Dogs are not allowed in the park but kennels are provided free of charge subject to a £10.00 deposit for a padlock. However, it is recommended that if you can leave your dog at home you do so for its own comfort.

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