Fire hit Fife Zoo confirms re-opening date

Fife Zoo is set to re-open its doors – less than two weeks after a dreadful fire.

The popular family attraction has been given the green light to start up, and will be back in business from 10:00am on Wednesday.

It was devastated when fire broke out on Sunday, July 5, prompting the evacuation of visitors while keepers move animals to safety.

The venue near Ladybank had just re-opened after lockdown when the fire broke out in a building.

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The owners have now confirmed that it is ready to re-open.

In a post on its Facebook page, it said: “The whole team at Fife Zoo would like to thank you all again for your support during this difficult time, from those who brought us fresh fruit/veg for the animals, fencing, water and to everyone else who so kindly donated money to help us rebuild, it truly is overwhelming how kind you all have been.

"We look forward to seeing you all again.”

The site has been fully checked, and opens to the public on Wednesday. Its ticket booking website craqshed because of the high level of traffic to it, but it urged people to try again.

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