Attractions in Edinburgh, Scotland.
RZSS Edinburgh Zoo is owned by the conservation charity, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). RZSS Edinburgh Zoo is set in 82 acres of sloping parkland, just a stone’s throw away from Edinburgh’s bustling city centre. In its 101 year history the Zoo has been home to many famous animal residents, more recently the UK’s only giant pandas, Tian and Yang Guang, and UK’s only koalas, including the first joey born on British soil in...
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134 Corstorphine road
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH12 6TS
0131 334 9171
RZSS Edinburgh Zoo is owned by the conservation charity, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). RZSS Edinburgh Zoo is set in 82 acres of sloping parkland, just a stone’s throw away from Edinburgh’s bustling city centre. In its 101 year history the Zoo has been home to many famous animal residents, more recently the UK’s only giant pandas, Tian and Yang Guang, and UK’s only koalas, including the first joey born on British soil in 2013.
Apart from getting close to over 1,000 rare and endangered animals, there are many different ways to enjoy your day out. You can experience a busy programme of educational events and activities - ranging from keeper talks through to hands-on animal encounters and a wide-range of eating experiences, several play areas and a fantastic gift shop.
RZSS Edinburgh Zoo currently features a six month long, Dinosaurs Return! exhibition, which will be running until 1 November 2015. The exhibit features 14 realistic, animatronic dinosaurs set against the backdrop of the famous hills of Edinburgh. The exhibition is the biggest dinosaur attraction in Scotland.
The Zoo is also one of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions, with over 8,000 visitors a year.
Open 365 days a year, opening hours are:
9:00 to 18:00 April to September
9:00 to 17:00 October and March
9:00 to 16:30 November to February