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Kelburn Castle and Country Centre, Fairlie, Ayrshire 01475 568865

Opening Times: 10am to 6pm, April to October

Adventure Course with rope wings, and aerial walkways. There's a marine assault course for older children and an adventure playground, wooden stockade and indoor soft play for smaller children. You can explore the magical Secret Forest with the green man's maze and the Giant's Castle.

Prices:

Adults

£4.50

Children, OAPs and Concessions

£3.00

Family Day Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children)

£13.00

Free car and coach parking

Palacerigg Country Park, Palacerigg Road, Cumbernauld, 01236 720047

Opening Times: 10am to 6pm, April to September and 10am to 4.40pm, October to March

740 acre park home to exotic Scottish and European wildlife. See the Mongolian wild horses, bison, linx and reindeer plus a rare breeds centre. There's a childrens farm and a number of nature trails.

 Admission Free

 

Glasgow Zoo Park, Uddingston, 0141 771 1185

Opening Times: from 9.30am, closing varies according to season.

Meet simba the lion Clint the cheetah and lots of other animals at this zoo. There's snake handling sessions, parrot and birds of prey displays. Small children can visit the childrens' farm where they can hold rabbits,Bunny guinea pigs and a variety of farm animals. There's also a fairground with a giant slide, carousel and car track to keep you entertained.

Website: www.glasgowzoopark.org.uk

Prices:

Children (Aged 3-16)

£3.00

Adults

£4.00

Family Ticket

£11.10

Calderglen Country Park, Strathaven Road, East Kilbride, 013552 236644

Opening Times: Mon-Fri, 10.30am to 5pm, Sat & Sun, 11.30am to 6.30pm

The Visitor Centre is open throughout the year with audio visual room, history room, gallery, souvenir shop and the "Hidden World's" wildlife experience.

The Children's zoo has a variety of animals including, goats , guinea pigs, snakes and owls.

The Play Area has scramble nets, chutes, and climbing frames for younger children plus a more demanding adventure play area for older children.

There are also nature trails and an ornamental garden.

Admission Free

Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Millfield, Livingston, West Lothian, 01506 414957

Opening Times: 10am to 5pm

This is a museum exploring the history of West Lothian, packed full of things to see and do, both indoors and outdoors. Tractor and trailer rides operate every weekend between Easter and October and daily during July and August. Mill Farm is full of Farm animals, horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats chickens etc. There are also lambs Lamband other baby animals. The oil museum tells the story of the Scotland's pioneering oil industry. There are also nature trails and outdoor picnic areas and an adventure zone under cover.

Prices:

Adults

£2.20

Children (aged 3-16)

£1.10

Family Ticket

£5.50

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