Ah, haggis. The epitome of Scotland, the pillar of our traditions, and one of the most delicious meals you’ve ever tasted. And now, you can pet a wee haggis up close and personal at the brand new haggis petting zoo.
That’s right – the world’s first haggis petting zoo boasts four wild haggis as part of a Scottish wildlife conservation project, and hosted by the Haggis Wildlife Foundation. Native to the Scottish Highlands, haggis is the source of Scotland’s traditional dish.
Located at Kilpatrick Hills, the new petting zoo boasts vast space for the animals to roam on the hills, a whisky station offering tastings, as well as the ability to offer a wee dram to the wild haggis, as well as some street food trucks for guests to enjoy.
What is wild haggis?
Also known as the Haggis Scoticus, wild haggis is a small fury animal known for its survival skills and the ability to navigate the rough mountain terrain. It is said to resemble a cross between a rabbit and a squirrel.
Wild haggis are extremely rare to spot, as they are elusive prey animals only spotted by experienced hunters. They eat a herbivorous diet and are impartial to a dram of whiskey, heather and tartan leaves. Wild haggis are also extremely fast, able to get away from predators at super speed.
As videos of wild haggis have been circulating around the internet, fascinating folks around the world while being narrated by the comforting voice of David Attenborough, many have actually believed the creature exists. While wild haggis exists in our imaginations just like the unicorn, which is actually Scotland’s national animal, both the images and videos were AI-generated.
So, APRIL FOOLS, folks, we’re not actually getting a haggis petting zoo in Glasgow, but we will continue convincing people worldwide that the animal does exist, all in good spirits.
Haggis has long been part of our folklore and a symbol of Scotland, having asymmetrical legs to help it navigate the hills.