Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Ticket

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
1329 reviews
Activity provider:
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Ticket
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
1329 reviews

Just a 10-minute journey out of the city centre by bus or car, Edinburgh Zoo is home to over 1,000 rare and beautiful animals including the UK’s only Queensland koalas and Scotland's only sloths.

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Catrin – United Kingdom

Far cheaper to buy on here than through the zoo itself. Tickets worked perfectly and the zoo is amazing. If you’d struggle to walk far ask for transport to the top, it was so much easier as it’s all downhill from the top

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Srinivasan Hanumantha – India

Had a great experience going around the zoo. It was great seeing all the animals In a perfect environment. It could be better if the Maps to the zoo and way is well organised for a better experience

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Highlights

  • Visit the largest penguin pool in Europe
  • Make the most of your visit by attending daily animal talks and encounters
  • Meet the UK's only Queensland Koalas
  • Meet our giraffe herd against the stunning backdrop of the city & Pentland Hills
  • Visit Haggis, our new pygmy hippo calf

Full description

Spend an un-fur-gettable 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 82 acres of sloping parkland, you’ll meet over 2,500 amazing animals from around the globe and learn about the challenges they face in the wild.

Get closer than ever to animals including Sumatran tigers, three different species of penguins and cheeky meerkats. Take some time to see if you can spot our famous King penguin - Sir Nils Olav! Immerse yourself in the dinosaur walk-through exhibition and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you against the backdrop of Scotland’s capital.

Finally, explore the children’s play areas, restaurants, and picnic spots. Learn fun facts and ask questions about your favourite animals with our daily keeper talks.

Includes

  • Zoo entrance fee
  • Family trail
  • Dinosaur exhibition
  • Parking fee

Meeting point

Edinburgh Zoo Admissions Area

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Important information

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  • Comfortable shoes are recommended for guests. There will be walking on some steep sloping surfaces

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based on 1329 reviews

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Catrin – United KingdomMay 7, 2025 – Verified booking
Far cheaper to buy on here than through the zoo itself. Tickets worked perfectly and the zoo is amazing. If you’d struggle to walk far ask for transport to the top, it was so much easier as it’s all downhill from the top
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Srinivasan Hanumantha – IndiaFebruary 22, 2025 – Verified booking
Had a great experience going around the zoo. It was great seeing all the animals In a perfect environment. It could be better if the Maps to the zoo and way is well organised for a better experience
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Kannika – United KingdomDecember 17, 2024 – Verified booking
My son Enjoyed the Zoo so much is so big we spend 3 hours in there

Response from provider

January 10, 2025

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We are so pleased to hear your son enjoyed his visit and that you had such a great time exploring the zoo. By visiting, you have also helped support our vital conservation work here in Scotland and around the world – thank you for making a difference! We hope to welcome you back again soon for another memorable day.

Product ID: 148448

Activity provider:
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

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