1. South Scotland
  2. Edinburgh and Lothian
  3. Edinburgh

About Edinburgh Zoo

Have an unforgettable 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 over 82 acres of wooded hillside, the zoo is open seven days a week and is a gateway to the natural world, where you can experience nature, learn about the challenges facing wildlife and discover how our wildlife conservation charity helps to save animals from extinction.

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Roar into action at Edinburgh Zoo and have flocks of fun seeing our animals, taking part in our events and much more!

Waddle over to one of Europe’s largest penguin enclosures at Penguins Rock to see the world's only knighted penguin, Major General Sir Nils Olav, or meet the chimpanzees in Budongo, one of the world's most innovative and interactive chimpanzee enclosures.

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Amazing Animals

Have an unforgettable day out at Edinburgh Zoo, home of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and over 2,500 incredible animals from around the world!

All your favourite animals are waiting for you at the zoo – from charming penguins to majestic giraffes and Scotland’s only sloths and koalas! At the zoo we offer an exciting programme of discovery ranger talks throughout the day, a range of eating experiences, play areas to explore and a fantastic gift shop with lots of sustainable options.

Behind The Scenes

Our fantastic range of Keeper Experiences and Magic Moments will give you a once in a lifetime chance to get up close and personal with our amazing animals!

Roarsome Adventures

For any dinosaur lovers here, take a step back in time and discover giant animatronic dinosaurs!

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Facilities

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Opening Times

April - September Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

October & March Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

November - February Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 16:00 

Closed 25th December

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (3-15) : £17.00
  • Adult (16-18+) : £26.50

Tickets must be prebooked in advance and include an optional donation.

Concession*: £24.00 (£21.50)

Last entry is 1 hour before closing

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Food & Drink Options

Stop by the Gannet to enjoy delicious fish and chip dishes, from vegan haggis to fish cakes, available to sit-in and takeaway.

Penguins Café overlooks the world-famous Penguins Rock and serves a selection of breakfast rolls, ciabattas, salads and soup of the day. For the kids there are babycinos, hot chocolate and Penguins Lunch Bags.

Treat the family to some of our delicious stone-baked sourdough street pizza or chow down on our loaded lunch in our Grasslands restaurant. Choose from fries, classic nachos or pachos – poppadom nachos. Pick your favourite toppings and enjoy!

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Accessibility Information

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Contact Details

Edinburgh Zoo, 134 Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian
EH12 6TS
Scotland

Tel: 01313140300

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Transport Information

By Bus:

You can get the following services: 12, 26, 31 from Lothian and 900, 909 and 904 Citylink services.

By Train:

Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh Haymarket Station are the two closest train stations.

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