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WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Zoo & Safari Park · Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland · Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfries, DG1 4RS

WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre is a zoo & safari park in Dumfries and Galloway, 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 £5 · Child £3.50 · Family £15
Checked on the official page: adult £5 (£4.50 without Gift Aid), junior 3-17 £3.50, family (2+2) £15 (£13.50 without Gift Aid); under-3s free. Currently open Tuesday to Saturday.
Best time to goOctober to March for the huge flocks of barnacle geese and the swan feeds.
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
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 tipsWetland nature reserve on the Solway with hides, towers and winter swan feeds; under-3s free.
What to packWellies in wet weather, picnic, sun cream, pram or carrier

Partly checked on 29 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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