Hazlehead Park Pets Corner — Attraction in Aberdeen City

I had higher hopes for this place as I had heard some good things from others, and initially upon entering I thought it was alright but unfortunately it was quite disappointing to see some of the conditions that the animals inside were being kept in here. The farm yard animals all seemed fine, though the pens are not very big. We noticed that there was a lot of poo and not a lot of food, but hoped that they would be fed and cleaned later.

Upon moving inside we first encountered a rather sad looking Sulcata tortoise, (who was being randomly housed with a meerkat?) He had obvious shell issues - pyramiding and general misshapenness. but we thought perhaps this was a rescued animal, so we moved on. However, upon seeing the rest of the reptiles we thought actually maybe this is a case of poor husbandry...

The fish tanks seemed okay, decent enough in size for the fish and pretty clean (though I wish them luck with that red tail catfish which will definitely outgrow that tank). The reptile enclosures on the other hand were all pretty dire. The tegu enclosure for example is far too small and there's little enrichment at all for such a large and intelligent lizard. Both the bearded dragons needed bigger enclosures as well, they were practically bouncing off the walls and again had only a single platform each to sit on. There were 5 Chinese water dragons in an enclosure which really ought not to have more than 3. This might have been forgivable if they had anything to climb on besides a couple of rubbish sticks on the ground and a pitifully small "pond". These are arboreal lizards and they were all sat on the bare concrete floor!

Something we noted in many of the enclosures was just the amount of bare and dead space, which is such an easy thing to rectify but clearly has not even been attempted. We also noted that for 5 individuals they had only 1 basking spot, and what we assumed was UVB was not positioned in the same place, so the animals have to choose to be warm or to get UVB, which is not the correct way to set up reptile lighting at all. This is basic stuff. The T5 bulbs in the python enclosure were also pointing in completely the wrong direction (outwards instead of down) so they wouldn't have been providing the animal with any benefit whatsoever.

Sadly looking around all the enclosures was much the same story, inadequately sized and/or poorly set up. The leopard gecko was especially sad, he had no proper hiding place, the poor thing was trying to sleep under some plastic leaves, he had nothing to climb, and his water dish was full of rotting moss for some reason. On the wall near to this enclosure we saw labels for animals that we had not seen, which made us wonder if they had not survived the poor conditions of this place.

It was clear to us as experienced reptile keepers that whoever was in charge did not know what they were doing for most of these animals. We really hope that they rectify these issues because the reptile house could be a great place if they actually put some effort into improving the enclosures, otherwise it's just a depressing visit for anyone who actually...

All I have to say is I hope the animals are rescued. They are all clearly suffering from horrible neglect, esspically the reptiles and amphibians. As somebody who owns a reptile and knows more that the normal person about the group the care is horrible. The crested geckos enclosure was practically bare, as they are an aborial species they NEED to be able to climb up great heights which theirs cannot. It appears the leopard gecko has no humid hide and they use red lights which has been proven to be determinantal to the group. Overall there seems to be no stimulation for the reptiles. The fish tanks are far to small for the species they host with the bigger fish such as catfish constantly slamming into the walls due to lack of space and stress.

Now, I admit I don't know much about their outdoor animals care however the enclosure also look bare with one of their goats having a prominent limp.

I personally think this place was so much better year ago and could easily up their level of care as they have the space. I personally belive they need to educate themselves more on the animals...

Hazlehead Park Pets Corner is a small oasis of nature and fun in Aberdeen, perfect for a relaxing stroll or a family visit. Located in a green area, Pets Corner is a popular attraction, especially for children, as it is a place where visitors can see and interact with various animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, and other domestic animals. In addition to the usual animals, the enclosed area with reptiles adds an interesting dimension to the visit. Here, you can find different species of snakes, frogs, and other reptiles, each with its special habitat. It is an educational place where you can learn more about these fascinating creatures and their importance in ecosystems. The park is part of Hazlehead Park, a large space with walking paths, lakes, and recreational areas.

It is a wonderful place to spend time outdoors, offering a combination of nature and...