Just a 10-minute journey out of the city centre by bus or car, Edinburgh Zoo is home to over 1,000 rare and beautiful animals including the UK’s only Queensland koalas and Scotland’s only sloths.

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Spend an un-fur-gettable day out at Edinburgh Zoo, home of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and over 2,500 incredible animals from around the world.

Set in 82 acres of sloping parkland, you’ll meet over 2,500 amazing animals from around the globe and learn about the challenges they face in the wild.

Get closer than ever to animals including Sumatran tigers, three different species of penguins and cheeky meerkats. Take some time to see if you can spot our famous King penguin – Sir Nils Olav! Immerse yourself in the dinosaur walk-through exhibition and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you against the backdrop of Scotland’s capital.

Finally, explore the children’s play areas, restaurants, and picnic spots. Learn fun facts and ask questions about your favourite animals with our daily keeper talks.

Visit the largest penguin pool in Europe
Make the most of your visit by attending daily animal talks and encounters
Meet the UK’s only Queensland Koalas
Meet our giraffe herd against the stunning backdrop of the city & Pentland Hills
Visit Haggis, our new pygmy hippo calf

Includes:
Zoo entrance fee
Family trail
Dinosaur exhibition
Parking fee

 

 

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