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Five Sisters Zoo

Zoo & Safari Park · West Lothian, Scotland

Five Sisters Zoo is a zoo & safari park in West Lothian, Scotland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £21.95 · Child £16.50 · Family £64.95
Five Sisters Zoo official: adult £21.95, child 3-15 £16.50, family (2+2) £64.95; under-3 free. West Calder (01506 870000).
Opening timesNovember 10am-4pm, December 10am-3pm, Jan-Feb 10am-4pm, March 10am-5pm, Apr-Sep 10am-6pm (last entry 1.5 hours before closing).
Best time to goTerm-time weekdays.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek.
Best agesAll ages; toddlers love it
All ages.
If it rainsMostly outdoor; indoor houses give shelter
Money saverBook online; picnic areas save a lot; look for annual-pass break-even at 2 visits.
Top tipsRescue zoo near West Calder with bears, lions and lots of smaller animals.
What to packWellies in wet weather, picnic, sun cream, pram or carrier

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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