Conservation status: Critically Endangered
Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur
Endemic to Madagascar and among the world’s most threatened primates.
A Scottish charity zoo near Crieff
Discover Wildlife. Protect the Future.
Perthshire Zoo is a charity dedicated to caring for animals, protecting threatened species, and inspiring a lifelong love of nature.
This month’s featured species
One of Britain’s most endangered mammals.
Critically endangered in Scotland, the Scottish wildcat is one of our most important residents. Our Scottish Wildcat Project gives them a natural home — with viewing hides, education, and work to release wildcats back into the wild. Every visit and every gift helps us protect them.
Fewer than 350 left in the wild
We’re fighting to bring them back.
Help protect themOur Mission
When people experience wildlife up close, they develop a deeper desire to protect it.
Nestled within the beautiful Auchingarrich estate near Crieff, Perthshire Zoo is home to an extraordinary collection of animals from around the world. Every visit and every donation directly supports our mission as a registered Scottish charity: to protect species at risk, deliver exceptional animal care, and inspire people to care about the natural world.
Red deer, wild in the Scottish Highlands
Conservation highlights
The species we protect
We care for several species listed as Vulnerable or Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. By providing expert care and sharing their stories, we help visitors understand the challenges they face in the wild.
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Conservation status: Vulnerable
Asian Short-clawed Otter
Threatened by habitat loss and the illegal wildlife trade.
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Conservation status: Critically Endangered in Scotland
Scottish Wildcat
One of the UK’s most threatened mammals.
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Conservation status: Vulnerable
White-fronted Brown Lemur
Facing rapid habitat loss in Madagascar.
Plan your visit · just outside Crieff
Spend a day eye to eye with the wild
Some things you can’t show a child on a screen. Come and meet our animals up close, in the fresh Highland air — a family day out near Crieff, with a purpose.
Book Tickets
Every ticket also helps protect the animals your kids fall for.
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Meet the animals
Eye to eye with 40+ animals, and daily keeper talks that bring you closer still.
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Adventure play
A soft-play barn, an outdoor adventure park, and a coffee at the Dizzy Duck while they run wild.
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Highland trails
Nature trails out to the Munro Ben Chonzie — and a tired, happy drive home.
Good to know
- Indoor + outdoor play — rain or shine
- Open 7 days · summer 10–5, winter 11–4
- Free parking · PH6 2JE
- Under-2s and carers free
- Dogs welcome
- Step-free main zoo and café
What’s next at the zoo
A Red Squirrel Walkthrough — coming soon
We’re working toward a unique immersive habitat where visitors can learn about these iconic animals up close — highlighting the threats red squirrels face and inspiring people to protect local wildlife. We would love your support in bringing it to life.
New events and campaigns are announced throughout the year. Be first to hear — join our updates
Why your support matters
Every pound has a purpose
As a registered Scottish charity, every pound you give goes straight into the work — caring for animals, protecting threatened species, and inspiring the people who will protect them next.
Scotland’s first
Red Squirrel Hospital
We rescue injured and orphaned red squirrels — one of the UK’s most threatened mammals — nurse them back to health, and give them the best possible chance of a return to the wild.
- 01 Lifelong, expert care for every animal
- 02 Protection for endangered species
- 03 Conservation education for schools and families
- 04 Better habitats and animal welfare
- 05 Support for global conservation efforts
- Rescued
- Rehabilitated
- Released
Our goal is to rehabilitate and release as many as possible back into the wild.
Because our Trustees are unpaid, every penny donated goes directly toward our charitable purpose, not administrative salaries.
Support our work-
40+
species in our care
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100%
of donations to the mission
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Regulated Scottish charity
Reg. SC053939
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