Edinburgh Zoo
Animal Farms, Zoos & Wildlife Parks · Edinburgh, Edinburgh & Lothians
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Closed — opens tomorrow at 10am
🏠 Indoor & outdoor0–11–33–55–88–1212–16Birthday parties🐐 AnimalsEducationalMemberships availableBooking requiredSeasonal openingSchool holiday activitiesGardens☔ Rainy-day friendly
What’s there
- Café on site
- Paid parking
- Baby changing
- Birthday parties
Only facilities we’ve confirmed are listed — anything missing here we simply haven’t checked, rather than know to be absent.
Edinburgh Zoo is home to over 2,500 animals from around the world. The zoo is run by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland and operates as a gateway to the natural world where visitors can experience nature and learn about wildlife conservation. The site offers various experiences including daily talks, keeper experiences, and the option to build your own wild experience. There are animal webcams, habitats to explore, and opportunities to get involved with events at the zoo. The venue also offers birthday parties, proposal packages, weddings, and corporate hospitality options.
Opening hours vary by season: Jan-Feb 10am-4pm, Mar 10am-5pm, Apr-Sep 10am-6pm, Oct 10am-5pm, Nov-Dec 10am-4pm. Closed Christmas Day.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
- Wellies
- Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
- Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
- Wet wipes
- Camera for them
- Sun hat
- Baby carrier or slingBetter than a pram anywhere with steps or mud.
- Spare outfit
- Picnic blanket
- Pushchair buggy board
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