Castles · Central Scotland
The Castle (Petting Zoo)
In or near Polbeth.
The Castle (Petting Zoo) — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Calder · 1.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Castle (Petting Zoo) is a castle 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 of animals, including Scotland's only Cheetah and rescued brown bears. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including an indoor reptile house, and enjoy facilities like a play park and soft play area.
Place summary
The Castle (Petting Zoo) is a castle located in central Scotland. It features a petting zoo, combining historical architecture with interactive animal experiences.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8631, -3.5621
- 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: way/424601084 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Castle (Petting Zoo)?
- The Castle (Petting Zoo) is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH55 8PT).
- What is The Castle (Petting Zoo)?
- The Castle (Petting Zoo) — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Castle (Petting Zoo)?
- The nearest railway station is West Calder, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH55 8PT.
- Does The Castle (Petting Zoo) charge admission?
- The Castle (Petting Zoo) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Castle (Petting Zoo)?
- The nearest railway station is West Calder, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH55 8PT.