The Latest Breaking News from Flamingo Land

Decision date set for controversial Flamingo Land Loch Lomond development

THE date has been set for a decision on a controversial application to develop a resort on the banks of Loch Lomond ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2024

Hippos might fly: UK research discovers animal can get airborne

Analysis shows hippos get all four feet off the ground at once up to 15% of the time when at full pelt

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024

What do locals think of Flamingo Land's plans to develop on Loch Lomond?

ALMOST 100,000 people and organisations have opposed plans to develop a resort on the banks of Loch Lomond – more than the total number of people…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2024

Flamingo Land 'steadfast in belief' £40m Balloch plans will benefit area

Speaking after a petition against Flamingo Land’s plans for Lomond Banks passed the 70,000 mark, development director Jim Paterson said: “We are steadfast in our belief that Lomond Banks will bring considerable economic and social benefit to both Balloch and the wider area.”

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2023

Eerie images show inside abandoned UK theme park which has turned into 'ghost town'

Pleasure Island, a former Flamingo Land site, has now lain empty for six years after closing down. All of the park's rides, attractions and food stalls have fallen victim to the elements

Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023

MSP vows to take Flamingo Land to court if Balloch plans get green light

Ross Greer said he would look at bringing a judicial review in the Court of Session if the “destructive and unwelcome development” on the banks of the iconic loch is green-lit.

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2023

Glasgow man banned from keeping animals as seven Guinea pigs in his care die

Robert Stewart Dyer Sheppard admitted failing to provide food and water for the eight animals who were left alone without care for days - seven of them died.

Glasgow Live · Apr 7, 2023

MSP vows to take Flamingo Land to court if Loch Lomond waterpark plans green lit

Green MSP Ross Greer says he is willing to take legal action against the theme park operators if their plans for a massive 46-acre waterpark on the banks of Loch Lomond

Glasgow Live · Apr 7, 2023

Parents fuming over 'disgraceful' hike of entry fee into Flamingo Land theme park

Thrill-seekers have been left shocked by a huge price hike at Flamingo Land theme park, which has seen its ticket price soar by more than a third since 2021 to over £50

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2023

Loch Lomond resort plan chief hits out at Scottish Greens' "sham" petition

The party claims that more than 69,000 objections have been collected but developers say there is no way to validate the figure.

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2023