Camperdown Wildlife Centre Reviews Summary

Animal Enclosures

Pros:

• "In this zoo you get very close up to all the animals."
• "An excellent little wildlife centre. Most enclosures of generous size and in good condition."
• "Utterly excellent. Great VFM, lovely and diverse mix of animals including European brown bears and wolves with little puppies."
• "The animals all look really happy, there is loads of space and all the pens are clean!"
• "Most enclosures had lots of space for the animals and they seemed well enough cared for."
• "Animals look in great condition and have good size enclosures."
• "The animals looked happy and well looked after in room enclosures."

Cons:

• "The zoo animals could use a good bit more space and simulation, they either looked bored rigid or they were hiding."
• "Some parts of the centre were looking a bit worn."
• "The animals we did see looked very distressed, bored and were in very unkempt enclosures."
• "Some animals could not even be seen for overgrowth of enclosures."
• "The wild life part was nice but felt a few animals were in too small a place."
• "It's a shame the enclosures aren't trimmed down a bit, I know the animals need some areas to hide but very hard to see a lot of the animals."
• "Poor animals in small cages/areas looking distressed."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Informative, knowledgeable and friendly staff."
• "Staff were very friendly."
• "Staff happy and helpful."
• "The guys in the little shop were great. They cleaned everything and picked up litter."
• "Wildlife centre with a lot of different animals staff were super helpful and friendly all for a very reasonable entry fee."
• "The staff were friendly and helpful."
• "Staff very friendly."

Cons:

• "Desk staff virtually didn't acknowledge us entering."
• "The girls serving really need trained in cross-contamination and service."
• "Great Park, shame about the cafe. The cafe is a bit of a let down though, staff are young and appear to have their ears painted on! V-e-r-y s-l-o-w service."
• "Should really give this only one star with the hygiene habits of the chef in the cafe."
• "Gets worse than the last visit. The woman on the desk was pretty blunt & not very welcoming while telling us we can only go round once...."
• "Really bad experience when member of staff accused son of stealing in front of lots of customers in cafe."
• "Great park but Cafe staff need a change of attitude."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "For only £6 you get to see some really dynamic animals."
• "Cheap admission fee to get in."
• "Entry to zoo is a fair price."
• "Only £6 per adult so well worth a visit."
• "Priced very well for the zoo."
• "It's nice and cheap too...Only cost us £15 for two adults, a 3 year old and a 1 year old."
• "Great price for what was on offer. We saw some birds and animals we haven't seen in other wildlife parks."

Cons:

• "The zoo animals could use a good bit more space and simulation, they either looked bored rigid or they were hiding. All in all not that impressed. Gift shop was very expensive and the only area where you could find park staff."
• "Cafe was 1/5 stars. Incorrect order, tiny portions, way over priced, poor service."
• "The £5.75 kids sandwich meal is pathetic."
• "The prices were way over the top."
• "Very very expensive with very tiny portions and hardly any filling. Staff are abrupt and rude."
• "8 filled rolls and 4 cans of juice cost £46. Bit pricey but it was good."
• "Unfortunately the cafe is a disgusting rip off, seriously over priced and poor quantities."

Facilities and Cleanliness

Pros:

• "Huge free parking, also clean and well managed."
• "The cafe was excellent, very nice helpful staff & very good food."
• "The environment is clean and well-maintained, and there are several signs around the premises reminding you to keep it that way."
• "Also visited the wildlife park which is lovely, very clean and tidy, they also have a small cafe and clean toilets."
• "Lovely family day out. Lots to see and good sized car park! Kept clean and tidy."
• "Staff were friendly, facilities were nice and clean."
• "The park has not changed in the years I have been going to it. The place is kept clean, very spacious and the park is a great area for the children to play in."

Cons:

• "The play park area is great, however as I work with children with ASN., the toilets could do with a MAJOR overhaul, NOT the cleanest by a long way."
• "Toilets not good."
• "Didn't like the fact there are only 2 toilets in the building when they have so many guests."
• "Everywhere is so overgrown and looks unkempt."
• "The service was very slow despite it not being that busy when we visited."
• "Some of the habitats are unused and look very scruffy."
• "Dundee food and flower festival held at Camperdown. What a total let down we attended on the Friday and the ground had no matting too make is easier for the large number of people in wheelchairs."

Overall Experience

Pros:

• "Fantastic day out, kids were especially pleased to see the otters being fed."
• "Utterly excellent. Great VFM, lovely and diverse mix of animals including European brown bears and wolves with little puppies."
• "Can't recommend enough 😊"
• "Far better than some zoos we have been to and a great price for admission too."
• "Would recommend a day trip to the area."
• "A thoroughly enjoyable and exhausting traipse through the wild life park. Lots to see and a Quiz for the kids."
• "Absolutely amazing. Is cheap but is truly a wonderful place."

Cons:

• "Visited today and was dismayed with the overall look of the place."
• "Most miserable looking bunch of animals I have ever seen."
• "Place full of nostalgia for anyone who grew up visiting this place but can't help to feel sorry for the various animals."
• "Visited today and was dismayed with the overall look of the place. Animals that you were able to see looked miserable."
• "It's been hot today, and no one told us that basically none of the animals would be out."
• "Very disappointed to be honest. Hardly any animals there."
• "It was overall depressing to see and I will not be going back."