Welcome to Edinburgh Zoo
Welcome to Edinburgh Zoo

Welcome to Edinburgh Zoo

Love animals? Then you can’t beat Edinburgh Zoo, with the wide range of animals from all over the world, guaranteed to make your day a memorable one for the whole family. The zoo also has a brilliant collection of species and is impressively large meaning you can be sure that all the animals have more than enough room to be comfortabe and happy and are well fed and treated.

Where can I learn more about animals in Edinburgh?

At Edinburgh Zoo, there's a variety of animals to find. Tours can be the best way to learn from the members of staff giving more insight into the animal's daily life.

“But where can I see the famous Penguins?” I hear you ask. At Edinburgh Zoo you can see over 100 penguins at Penguins Rock, there are 3 species to care for, and they enjoy playing in the 1.2 million litres of water and sliding down the waterfall. There is always something exciting happening at penguins rock so doesn’t miss it. Viewing your favourite animals in one place cannot be more exciting than Edinburgh Zoo, with 82 acres of land and a range of over 2500 astounding and endangered animals, you are bound to have a wonderful experience.

  • Prices
    • Adult – £21.95
    • Child (3-15) – £12.80
    • Concession (student, Senior Citizen or registered disability) – £19.95

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