Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Meerkats
In or near Polbeth.
Meerkats — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Calder · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Meerkats is a other located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Five Sisters Zoo is home to over 160 species from around the world, including Scotland's only Cheetah. Visitors can explore various attractions such as the indoor reptile house and learn about wildlife conservation efforts.
Place summary
Meerkats are a species of small mammal found in central Scotland. Known for their social behaviour and distinctive upright posture, they are not native to the UK but are often featured in wildlife parks and zoos for educational purposes. These animals are part of the mongoose family and are native to southern Africa.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8632, -3.5613
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH55 8PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Livingston
- Phone
- 01506 87 00 00
- Nearest railway station
- West Calder — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm; last admission 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.fivesisterszoo.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4241884919 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meerkats?
- Meerkats is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH55 8PT).
- What is Meerkats?
- Meerkats — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Meerkats?
- The nearest railway station is West Calder, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH55 8PT.
- Is Meerkats free to visit?
- Yes, Meerkats is free to enter.
- How do I get to Meerkats?
- The nearest railway station is West Calder, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH55 8PT.