Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
About Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo is home to the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and houses over 2,500 animals from around the world. The zoo serves as a gateway to the natural world, offering visitors the chance to experience nature up close and learn about the challenges facing wildlife today. Established as a wildlife conservation charity, Edinburgh Zoo is actively involved in efforts to save animals from extinction, both locally in Scotland and globally. Visitors can expect a variety of engaging experiences, including opportunities to meet animals, participate in events, and learn about conservation initiatives. The zoo is committed to creating deeper connections with nature for more than a million people and aims to reverse the decline of at least 50 species by 2030.
health and well-being.
It includes giving animals proper food, clean living spaces, medical care, and treating them with respect.
These standards help make sure animals live safe, healthy, and stress-free lives.
Visitors to Edinburgh Zoo can find parking on site, with spaces available for those arriving by car. Parking is typically paid, so it is advisable to check current rates and availability before your visit. Arriving early can help secure a spot, especially during weekends and school holidays when the zoo is busiest. There may also be alternative parking options nearby if the main lot is full.
Check the zoo's official website for the latest feeding times schedule.
- Home to over 2,500 animals from around the world.
- The zoo is operated by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS).
- Edinburgh Zoo has pledged to reverse the decline of at least 50 species by 2030.
- The zoo aims to create deeper connections with nature for more than a million people.
- It is involved in conservation projects both in Scotland and internationally, including work with pine hoverflies, wildcats, chimpanzees, and giant anteaters.
Paid Experiences
Full Day Keeper Experience
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Join our keepers for a whole day packed full of close encounters and fantastic experiences, learning all about life as a zookeeper.
Half Day Keeper Experience
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Join our keepers for three hours packed full of close encounters and fantastic experiences, learning all about life as a zookeeper.
Junior Keeper Experience
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Younger animal lovers get the chance to experience what it’s like to be a zookeeper for three hours.
Family Fun Keeper Experience
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Bring the family for an unforgettable day behind the scenes as zookeepers, meeting and caring for some of our beloved residents.
Mini Keeper Experience
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Enjoy a fun-packed morning joining our keepers on their morning duties, working with a range of animals.
Penguin Magic Moment
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Meet some of our famous Gentoo Penguins and enjoy the opportunity to feed them their favorite fish.
Otter Magic Moment
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Spend 30 minutes with our family of Asian small-clawed otters, feeding and interacting with them.
Rhino Magic Moment
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Get closer than you ever imagined with our resident greater one-horned rhinoceros, Jai.
Meerkat Magic Moment
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Spend 30 minutes helping our keepers feed the meerkats and making enrichment for them.
Armadillo Magic Moment
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Meet our charismatic armadillos, helping to feed them live insect food and learning all about them.
Close Encounters Magic Moment
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Spend 30 minutes up close with some of the zoo's most unique creatures, including snakes and stick insects.
Photos are illustrative and do not depict the actual experience or animals at this zoo. We do our best to keep experience details accurate, but always check with the zoo directly for the latest information.