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Highland Wildlife Park - Reserve Drive Through

Kincraig, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21 1NL

Access Guide

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Getting Here (Highland Wildlife Park)

Getting Help and Assistance (Highland Wildlife Park)

  • For Highland Wildlife Park's Accessibility Statement please click here (new tab).
  • Please click here for information on opening times.
  • The following are available: zoo maps, sensory maps, accessibility maps, downloadable zoo maps, downloadable sensory maps and downloadable accessibility maps.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • There is a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print and audio.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
  • There are mobility aids available.
  • The mobility aids available include wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact the visitor centre.
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk .
  • The designated place of safety is located in the First Aid room near the accessible car park.
  • Sensory packs are available and include: accessible maps and sensory maps. For more information about reserving a pack, and any charges, please contact the venue before your visit.
  • Mobility Assistance.
    There are wheelchairs, pushchairs and electric mobility scooters available for free hire. These require a fully refundable deposit. Please enquire at the main entrance on arrival or at the visitor centre.
    Some areas of the park may not be suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Steep slopes and steps are signposted with alternative routes and there is an updated mobility map available for visitors which can be downloaded below.
  • More information on the accessibility map for the park.
  • More information on the sensory map for the park.
  • Talks and Tours.
    There are a number of talks and tours which take place around the park, some private and some public. This includes days with translated talks/tours including BSL.
    Some talks are being translated into BSL which will be available onsite via QR code. Please enquire at the visitor centre.
  • Carers.
    Visitors who require special assistance are offered free admission for one accompanying carer when they pay the full adult/concession/child price.
    Please bring relevant proof of entitlement, such as a National Disability Card, an Access Card with a ‘+1’ symbol, a ‘plus one’ travel card or a letter from Personal Independence Payment, as this will be asked for on arrival.

Section 1 - Main Reserve Entry

  • Entry to the main reserve drive through is located to the right of the car parks as you enter from the main entrance ticket kiosks.
  • If coming from the accessible car park, turn left and follow the road uphill.
  • If coming from the main car park, continue across and uphill, with the accessible car park on the left, and the exit road past the ticket kiosks to the right.
  • There is a pedestrian crossing for Wolf Wood directly in front of the main reserve entry gate to be aware of.
  • There is a 10mph speed limit here and throughout the reserve.
  • No pedestrians are permitted, and signage warns to remain inside vehicles on the reserve.
  • The entry road is wide as it has two-way traffic for a short section.
  • There is also space to view the male polar bear enclosure to the left upon entry.
  • Keep to the left and follow the signed road down to the left around the male polar bear enclosure.
  • The road is now one-way and is wide enough for parking and overtaking parked vehicles.
  • There are European Red Deer, European Bison and Przewalski's Horses among the animals roaming the fields and crossing the road in this area to look out for.
  • The distance from the main reserve entry gate to the cattle grid gate at the Vicuna section is approximately 900 metres.

Section 2 - Vicuna

  • This area is exclusively for the Vicuna and local wildfowl which may be roaming the fields or on the road.
  • The distance from the Vicuna entry gate to the next cattle grid gate at the Bukhara Deer section is approximately 250 metres.

Section 3 - Bukhara Deer

  • This area is exclusively for the Bukhara Deer and local wildfowl which may be roaming the fields or on the road.
  • The distance from the Bukhara Deer entry gate to the next cattle grid gate at the European Elk section is approximately 230 metres.

Section 4 - European Elk

  • This area is exclusively for the European Elk and local wildfowl which may be roaming the fields or on the road.
  • The distance from the European Elk entry gate to the next cattle grid gate at the final reserve section is approximately 350 metres.

Section 5 - Reserve and Loop / Exit

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    • There are European Red Deer, European Bison and Przewalski's Horses among the animals roaming the fields and crossing the road in this area to look out for.
    • Towards the end of the route, the road offers the option to continue ahead to the exit near the male polar bear enclosure, or take a right to the 'give way' road sign to go around the reserve again. Traffic may be coming from the left at the re-entry point.
    • There is two-way traffic again on the final stretch of the road to the main reserve exit/entry gate.
    • The distance from the final reserve section cattle grid gate to the re-entry loop point is approximately 950 metres, or the exit gate at approximately 1.3 kilometres.
  • Comments View
    • There are European Red Deer, European Bison and Przewalski's Horses among the animals roaming the fields and crossing the road in this area to look out for.
    • Towards the end of the route, the road offers the option to continue ahead to the exit near the male polar bear enclosure, or take a right to the 'give way' road sign to go around the reserve again. Traffic may be coming from the left at the re-entry point.
    • There is two-way traffic again on the final stretch of the road to the main reserve exit/entry gate.
    • The distance from the final reserve section cattle grid gate to the re-entry loop point is approximately 950 metres, or the exit gate at approximately 1.3 kilometres.