Princess Royal plants tree at new Highland Wildlife Discovery Centre
The new £5.6 million Wildlife Discovery Centre offers dedicated learning and event spaces
HRH The Princess Royal has visited the Highland Wildlife Park to commemorate its 50th anniversary and plant a tree on one of the soon-to-be sites of Scotland’s Wildlife Discovery Centre.
Princess Anne learned more about the centre, which is being established by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), on a visit to the park near Kingussie.
According to the RZSS, the new centre will feature learning and conservation hubs which will be flagships for green building design, using locally sourced materials, renewable energy and efficient water technology.
Chief executive, David Field, said it was "wonderful " to be able to "share our exciting plans" with their royal patron.
Developments at the Highland Wildlife Park
Speaking about developments at the Highland Wildlife Park, Mr Field said: "So much has happened over the past five decades, from polar bear cub births to pine hoverfly releases, and there is even more to come.
"With the support of our community, we have an incredible future ahead of us."
And, with the new discovery centre, he added: "Our aim is to create a truly special, world class experience which will play a pivotal role in inspiring more children, young people and local communities to protect and connect with nature and wildlife."
Scotland’s Wildlife Discovery Centre will cost £5.6 million in total.