Zoos & aquariums · Scottish Lowlands
Calderglen Zoo
In or near Carmunnock.
Calderglen Zoo in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Kilbride · 2.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Calderglen Zoo is a zoo or wildlife park in Scotland Central, United Kingdom, established in 1982. UK zoos range from London Zoo (the world's oldest scientific zoo) to small open-farm collections and rare-breed sanctuaries.
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Place summary
Calderglen Zoo is a zoo located in central Scotland, established in 1982. It features a variety of animal species and is part of the wider Calderglen Country Park, providing visitors with both wildlife and natural landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7488, -4.1464
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G75 0QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Established
- 1982
- Nearest railway station
- East Kilbride — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56828842 (CC0)
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Royal Arms of Scotland Armorial Stone
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Stadiums · 0.2 km
Torrance House Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Saw Mill Subterranean Tunnel (drainage)
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Torrance Dyke and Promontory
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
Torrance Linn
Waterfalls · 0.4 km
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Nearby
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Calderglen Visitor Centre
Calderglen Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Lowlands
Falstaff stone statue
Falstaff stone statue — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Lindsay of Dunrod Armorial Stone
Lindsay of Dunrod Armorial Stone — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Lowlands
Concrete Tulips
Concrete Tulips — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Royal Arms of Scotland Armorial Stone
Royal Arms of Scotland Armorial Stone — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Waterfalls · Scottish Lowlands
Horseshoe Falls (weir)
Horseshoe Falls (weir) — waterfall in scotland central.
Where to eat & stay near Calderglen Zoo
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
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Strathclyde Park Camping & Caravan Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
MaryVille Caravan Site
MaryVille Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree by Hilton.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham
Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Rowan Tree Inn, 62 Old Mill Road, Uddingston
The Rowan Tree Inn, 62 Old Mill Road, Uddingston in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Portland Arms Public House, 1169 Shettleston Road, Glasgow
Portland Arms Public House, 1169 Shettleston Road, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
374-378 Gallowgate
374-378 Gallowgate in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 9, 11, 13 Watson Street, Glasgow
Public House, 9, 11, 13 Watson Street, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calderglen Zoo?
- Calderglen Zoo is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G75 0QZ).
- What is Calderglen Zoo?
- Calderglen Zoo in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Calderglen Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is East Kilbride, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode G75 0QZ.
- When was Calderglen Zoo built?
- Built or established in 1982.
- How do I get to Calderglen Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is East Kilbride, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G75 0QZ.