Why visit
It gives families an all-indoor animal attraction with tropical heat, close-up enclosures, and a visit length that does not demand a full day.
Before you go
At a glance
Opening times, tickets, address, parking, and the main practical details for planning your visit.
Opening times
Daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Tickets
Adult (16+) £7.30 online / £7.80 on the day, Child £5.70 online / £6.25 on the day, Under 3s free.
Address
Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell ML1 3RT
Postcode
ML1 3RT
Parking
Use the designated M&D's parking area at the front entrance to the park.
Last entry
No separate final entry time is highlighted on the public visit pages, so plan around the day's opening hours.
Visit length
1.5-2.5 hours
Entry type
Online advance tickets or on-the-day reception tickets
Official source
Official website
Planning shortcut
Plan this visit faster
The key trip-planning answers families usually want before committing to the day.
Best for
Younger children, rainy-day plans, and families who want one animal stop as part of a broader Motherwell or M&D's outing.
How long to spend
Around 1.5 to 2.5 hours is usually enough unless you are combining it with other attractions in the same complex.
Trip overview
About this location
The main reasons families add this stop to a Scotland itinerary.
Amazonia works best when you need an indoor animal stop that still feels lively for younger children. The tropical-house layout is warm, compact, and easy to manage, so it is a simpler rainy-day option than a larger zoo or safari park. It suits toddlers, shorter family outings, or adding one animal attraction into a wider Strathclyde Country Park day.
Scotland's largest tropical house featuring exotic animals, butterflies, and reptiles. Walk-through exhibits let families experience rainforest environments while educational talks and feeding demonstrations provide learning opportunities. Perfect rainy day attraction combining entertainment with conservation education.
On-site practicals
Facilities and amenities
Useful facilities families often check before visiting.
Café
Gift shop
Parking
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Family planning
Parent tips
Extra context to make the visit smoother.
This is one of the easier indoor animal stops for younger children because the route is compact and warm year-round. It works well as a rainy-day visit or as one part of a wider Strathclyde Country Park day. Book online for the cheaper rate and expect tropical heat inside.
Visual preview
Photos
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What families are saying.