Blair Drummond Safari Park
- Blair Drummond Safari Park
Blair Drummond Safari Park is Scotland's only Safari Park. Located near Stirling the park opened its gates for the first time in 1970. The safari park is overlooked by Blair Drummond House, built in 1868-1872 by J C Walker and is spread over 120 acres. There are a range of species to visit including, elephants, lions, tigers and Sea Lions.
History
Blair Drummond Safari Park is one of the original three safari parks to open in the UK along with Woburn Safari Park and Longleat. Animals were brought over from Africa to stock the parks which were open to the visitors.
External links
* [http://www.blairdrummond.com/ Official website]
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