Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh, Edinburgh and LothianAbout 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.
Things To Do
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.
Animal Experiences
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!
By purchasing a keeper experience voucher, you are making a valuable contribution to our conservation work and helping to create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.
If you are looking for a unique and exciting present, our keeper experience gift boxes make the ideal gift for friends and family!
Dinosaurs at Edinburgh Zoo
Immerse yourself in our walk-through exhibition included in your Edinburgh Zoo ticket and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you!
Join us for a T-riffic day at the zoo to meet these awe-inspiring dinosaurs against the backdrop of Scotland’s capital, in collaboration with Dino Don Inc.
The exhibition features moving and roaring animatronic dinosaurs – making it a real thrill for true adventurers!
Food & Drink
Edinburgh Zoo has two restaurants, one café and several kiosks offering a wide range of hot and cold food, snacks and drinks. Whatever you fancy, there’s something to suit all tastes!
We offer excellent value and service as part of a great day out for the family. Each of our restaurants and cafés have dedicated allergen folders, which detail the allergens of each menu item in that particular outlet. Food prepared onsite may contain milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts and tree nuts. We recommend speaking to a member of our staff before ordering who can help suggest the best dishes or alternative options to suit your needs.
Our restaurants and cafés are subject to seasonal opening times, weather conditions and visitor numbers.
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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!
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Pushchair Hire
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
Pricing & Tickets
- 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
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 4 - 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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!
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
Edinburgh Zoo, 134 Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian
EH12 6TS
Scotland
Tel: 01313140300
Visit WebsiteTransport 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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