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We had a great day ,had a meerkat experience and had full use of park , there was works going on by... read more

Lovely morning at the safari park, drove through the animal reserves (option to bypass the monkey... read more

Keeper For A Day At Blairdrummond Safari Park

Initially at £130 I thought this was an expensive gift to give my 11 year old daughter, however it proved to be value for money with three and a half hours of education, fun and an experience my daughter will never forget. The day started with her being geared up with her all in one overall which said "Keeper for the day" on the back, then she was taken to the person who would be with her for her experience. Many thanks to Vicki who was in charge of the programme for her, she made sure there was plenty of interaction with the animals and ensured her safety at all times. The day consisted of feeding and looking after alpaca's, lama's pig,s, goats, wallaby's ponies, donkey's, horses, merekats, otters, lemurs. Feeding the bears!!! (from a distance). She also enjoyed her trip in the jeep round the park. Her lunch was unexpectedly included and at the end of the day she was presented with a tee shirt saying keeper for the day and a framed certificate. Due to her age I had to accompany her throughout her experience but the price included my admission to the park and if truth be told I think I enjoyed it as much as she did! All in all a great experience worth every penny.

This was a spur of the moment drive-through on our way back from hols. We enjoyed the drive-thru Animal reserve so much,ended up doing it twice. The close proximity to the pride of Lions and the pacing Tigers is an experience of a lifetime. The other animals in the safari are also great. The kids also found the Birds of Prey an excellent experience. The restaurant and the BBQ and the playground makes it worth a full day. We skipped the Sea Lion show because done it too many times. Definitely worth a revisit!

What a day out ! Initially I thought it was quite expensive for a day trip (2 adults and 1 child) but I have to say that it was worth every penny. We arrived just before 11 and left at 5 and still didn't manage to see everything. There was so much to do and see. It is obvious that the park is very well maintained and looked after and the staff were extremely helpful and courteous. We saw 'lions and tigers and bears, oh my', honestly we did :) as well as hippos, chimpanzees, tigers, zebras, elephants, lemurs, meerkats, penguins to mention a few. There was a Sea Lion show which my daughter loved. Apart from the amusements and face painting, everything was included in the price - the Sea Lion Show, Bird of Prey show, which we didn't manage to see, the boat ride to the Chimpanzee Island and the peddle boats. We took a picnic so didn't eat in the restaurant. It was very busy but the food liked nice and of a reasonable price - nothing particularly fancy, burgers, chips, sandwiches that type of thing as well as there being a good amount of food vans on site too. There was plenty of picnic tables throughout the park and a whole area for BBQ'ing which many people were taking advantage of. There is a big sand area with a castle in it and lots of buckets for the children to play with and then a bigger castle area next to it, I think really for older children - my daughter is 4 so she played around the sand area. We will definitely be going back.

Went at 10am today and paid the £24 for me and my son. During the day he asked me the time and we were both gobsmacked that it was 2pm! Although it was cold it was great fun and when we needed a heat we popped into the car and went through the animal park again and got accosted by that camel, yet again! Luckily a nice man in a JCB digger chased Mr camel away! The chimpanze boat trip was good and if you like big pink bottoms then this is the trip for you! (and its included in the price!) Nearly all the animals had at some point in the day a talk about them which was very informative. The biggest attraction for my 8 year old was indeed the wooden fort. Kept him amused for hours! The only little thing I would advise people to do would be to make sure they had cash rather than cards with them as the cash machine charges for withdrawels. So, was it worth the money? EVERY PENNY!

We have a yearly ticket for the safari park and it truly is one of the best family days out my boys are 5 and 2 and they just love it here, there is a large selection of animal and other attractions, the surrounding are clean and the staff are very attentive, the yearly passport is the best value for money adults are £45 and kids above 3 are £33. We go lots and lots

There are some great animals to see here but when you are paying £14 a person we would expect all the attractions to be open and operating over an Easter holiday weekend. For example the boat ride has several boats but only one was being operated resulting in lengthy queues. The treasure hunt play area neglected, the childrens petting zoo was boring with no Spring newborns or staff in attendance to help, several of the catering kiosks were closed and the boat safari gift shop only opened at noon, 2 hours after the park - Finally if you want to have a ride on the fairground rides you have to buy tokens. On the plus side the food was good value hot and tasty but overall this was a disappointing day out.

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Two critically endangered lemurs born at Scottish safari park

A Scottish safari park has announced the birth of two female lemur pups native to Madagascar.

Nova and Evie, who are living at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park, were born on April 14 – and the park has now announced their birth publicly.

The six-week-old black-and-white ruffled lemurs are among as few as 1,000 remaining in the wild, with the species considered critically endangered.

They are known to have the second-loudest primate call in the animal kingdom, with howler monkeys being the only louder species.

Their loud cry makes them more susceptible to capture for the illegal pet trade, and additional threats include hunting by locals and habitat destruction due to deforestation, logging and mining.

Blair Drummond participates in the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme in order to build the population of animals such as the lemurs.

The sisters are the third litter to be born at the park, with several of their siblings now dotted around zoological establishments across the UK.

The park also collaborates with conservation project Feedback Madagascar, which focuses on educating communities and protecting lemurs in their natural habitat.

Eventually, the pups will join the other lemurs at the park’s Lemur Land.

In the meantime, visitors can catch a glimpse of them in their indoor enclosure with their mother, Cali.

The twin sisters will eventually be rehomed as part of the breeding programme.

Keeper Lesley Rodger said: “We are overjoyed to welcome these two new arrivals to our lemur conspiracy.

“They are gaining confidence in their surroundings daily and are already testing their limb strength by hanging from branches in their aviary.

“Both pups are female and based on our past experience, girls do tend to be more of a handful.

“We have named them Nova, meaning ‘new’ and Evie meaning ‘life’.”

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Two critically endangered lemurs born at Scottish safari park

The twin girls, named Nova and Evie, are the third litter to be born at the park.

A Scottish safari park has announced the birth of two female lemur pups native to Madagascar.

Nova and Evie, who are living at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park, were born on April 14 – and the park has now announced their birth publicly.

The six-week-old black-and-white ruffled lemurs are among as few as 1,000 remaining in the wild, with the species considered critically endangered.

They are known to have the second-loudest primate call in the animal kingdom, with howler monkeys being the only louder species.

Their loud cry makes them more susceptible to capture for the illegal pet trade, and additional threats include hunting by locals and habitat destruction due to deforestation, logging and mining.

Blair Drummond participates in the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme in order to build the population of animals such as the lemurs.

The sisters are the third litter to be born at the park, with several of their siblings now dotted around zoological establishments across the UK.

The park also collaborates with conservation project Feedback Madagascar, which focuses on educating communities and protecting lemurs in their natural habitat.

Eventually, the pups will join the other lemurs at the park’s Lemur Land.

In the meantime, visitors can catch a glimpse of them in their indoor enclosure with their mother, Cali.

The twin sisters will eventually be rehomed as part of the breeding programme.

Keeper Lesley Rodger said: “We are overjoyed to welcome these two new arrivals to our lemur conspiracy.

“They are gaining confidence in their surroundings daily and are already testing their limb strength by hanging from branches in their aviary.

“Both pups are female and based on our past experience, girls do tend to be more of a handful.

“We have named them Nova, meaning ‘new’ and Evie meaning ‘life’.”

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Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park Admission

Home to over 300 animals, Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure park offers an exciting experience getting up close to the animals. Choose from some of the more tailed animal experiences or enjoy a safari day out with the whole family.

Located on a beautiful 160-acre estate just outside Stirling, Blair Drummond is one of the area’s most popular visitor attractions and home to some of its most fascinating inhabitants.  There are over 300 animals at Blair Drummond, including giraffes, tigers, and chimpanzees, all cared for by an expert team of keepers and vets.

With activities to suit all ages, this is a full day out! You’ll get up close and personal with lions, rhinos, and monkeys in the drive-thru reserves, come face to face with lemurs in their walk-through enclosure, and learn about the safari park’s role in the conservation of endangered species at educational animal talks throughout the day.  You can even meet the dinosaurs in their prehistoric forest… if you’re brave enough!

Want to get a behind-the-scenes look at your favourite animals?  Book in for one of the thrilling animal experiences. Become a keeper for the day and create some memories that you’ll never forget!

Facilities include indoor restaurant, takeaway taco bar, wood-fired pizza hut, BBQ and picnic areas, viewing platforms and an AMAZING adventure play area.

Open seven days a week, from 10.00am until 5.30pm.

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Two critically endangered lemurs born at Scottish safari park

The twin girls, named Nova and Evie, are the third litter to be born at the park.

A Scottish safari park has announced the birth of two female lemur pups native to Madagascar.

Nova and Evie, who are living at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park, were born on April 14 – and the park has now announced their birth publicly.

The six-week-old black-and-white ruffled lemurs are among as few as 1,000 remaining in the wild, with the species considered critically endangered.

Their loud cry makes them more susceptible to capture for the illegal pet trade, and additional threats include hunting by locals and habitat destruction due to deforestation, logging and mining.

Blair Drummond participates in the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme in order to build the population of animals such as the lemurs.

The park also collaborates with conservation project Feedback Madagascar, which focuses on educating communities and protecting lemurs in their natural habitat.

Eventually, the pups will join the other lemurs at the park’s Lemur Land.

The twin sisters will eventually be rehomed as part of the breeding programme.

Keeper Lesley Rodger said: “We are overjoyed to welcome these two new arrivals to our lemur conspiracy.

“Both pups are female and based on our past experience, girls do tend to be more of a handful.

“We have named them Nova, meaning ‘new’ and Evie meaning ‘life’.”

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Two critically endangered lemurs born at Scottish safari park

The twin girls, named Nova and Evie, are the third litter to be born at the park.

A Scottish safari park has announced the birth of two female lemur pups native to Madagascar.

Nova and Evie, who are living at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park, were born on April 14 – and the park has now announced their birth publicly.

The six-week-old black-and-white ruffled lemurs are among as few as 1,000 remaining in the wild, with the species considered critically endangered.

They are known to have the second-loudest primate call in the animal kingdom, with howler monkeys being the only louder species.

Their loud cry makes them more susceptible to capture for the illegal pet trade, and additional threats include hunting by locals and habitat destruction due to deforestation, logging and mining.

Blair Drummond participates in the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme in order to build the population of animals such as the lemurs.

The sisters are the third litter to be born at the park, with several of their siblings now dotted around zoological establishments across the UK.

The park also collaborates with conservation project Feedback Madagascar, which focuses on educating communities and protecting lemurs in their natural habitat.

Eventually, the pups will join the other lemurs at the park’s Lemur Land.

In the meantime, visitors can catch a glimpse of them in their indoor enclosure with their mother, Cali.

The twin sisters will eventually be rehomed as part of the breeding programme.

Keeper Lesley Rodger said: “We are overjoyed to welcome these two new arrivals to our lemur conspiracy.

“They are gaining confidence in their surroundings daily and are already testing their limb strength by hanging from branches in their aviary.

“Both pups are female and based on our past experience, girls do tend to be more of a handful.

“We have named them Nova, meaning ‘new’ and Evie meaning ‘life’.”

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I went on a 2-week safari in South Africa's famous Kruger National Park for just $50 a day

• I went on an epic two-week safari in South Africa's famous Kruger National Park for about $50 a day.
• I camped beneath the stars and saw elephants right from my tent.
• Driving our own car, camping, and preparing our own food saved us money. 

The idea of a South African safari often conjures up images of five-star lodges and luxury game drives — but a holiday in the bush doesn't have to be out of reach for travelers on a tighter budget.

According to a data analysis from Go2Africa , the average traveler heads on South African safaris with a medium-high budget, meaning they spend $5,500 to $6,000 on a trip, an increase from last year.

But, on a recent trip, I found that I was able to have an incredible two-week safari trip in Kruger National Park for about $50 a day.

Here's how I did it and how travelers can save money when planning their safari.

I saved by buying an annual pass

The biggest savings at Kruger National Park can come from buying a Wild Card, an annual pass that gives you a year of access to 80+ parks in southern Africa, including Kruger.

The Wild Card is discounted for South Africans but it cost me 3,780 rands, or about $200, as a foreigner.

Without a Wild Card, I would've had to pay over 486 rands a day to visit Kruger, meaning this pass pays for itself in just over a week.

Overall, my pass came to about 270 rands a day for the two-week trip.

We also stayed in one of Kruger's many rest camps

One of the most immersive ways to experience Kruger is by camping in the South African bush. We saw elephants near our camp and woke up to the sounds of warthogs and hyenas in the distance.

We live in South Africa , so it was easy enough to bring our own camping gear, though travelers can rent a tent, sleeping bags, chairs, and cooking basics from nearby rental companies for a few thousand rands for two weeks.

Kruger National Park has a range of rest camps for different budgets and preferences, whether you prefer to use your own tent or stay in a bungalow with your own kitchen and bathroom.

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Prices also vary depending on the season, so it's wise to avoid really busy months, like September and December. I found that around mid-January to mid-March, two people can camp at Punda Maria, one of Kruger's cheapest camping options, for just 285 rands a night. During high season, prices go up by about 100 rands per night.

My husband and I visited during a less busy season. We camped at Maroela Satellite Camp and Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp for 331 to 349 rands a night.

Cooking our own food saved us money …

We chose to prepare our own meals and braai (a type of South African barbecue) beneath the stars.

Fortunately, most campsites have plug points, braai stands, shared bathrooms, shared kitchens, and shops selling everything you need to braai.

The park also has restaurants and coffee shops scattered throughout it, which is helpful for anyone who wants to purchase food and drinks without leaving the property.

But there's nothing quite like braaiing beneath the stars, watching for the occasional hyena along the fence line.

… and so did doing a self-driving safari

If you don't have your own car, you can rent a sedan for just over 4,000 rands for two weeks. Fortunately, though, there are enough tarred roads in Kruger that you don't need a special 4x4 to enjoy the park.

We ended up self-driving our own car in Kruger National Park, which allowed us to choose our own adventure and be our own guide.

Rest camps have sighting boards on which visitors pin their major animal sightings from that day and the previous day. This makes it easy to follow trends and choose where to search first. There's also an app where visitors post their sightings.

On our last self-drive safari in Kruger, we saw cheetahs and all the Big Five (leopard, elephant, rhino, lion, and African buffalo).

Overall, our trip was affordable and dreamy

We saved money throughout our trip and managed to go on a two-week safari in Kruger National Park for just under $50 a day per person.

This price includes two Wild Cards, petrol for our vehicle, and our camping fees and expenses — and our trip was well worth it.

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