Edinburgh Zoo

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.

Explore Edinburgh with a Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by open-top, double decker bus. Hop on and off at your own pace with the City or Britannia Tour, designed to match your itinerary. Visit iconic sights like Edinburgh Castle, Historic Grassmarket, and Palace of Holyroodhouse, all while enjoying fascinating onboard audio commentary. Kick off your adventure at Waterloo Place and hop on the bus for your perfect tour! The City Tour shows you Edinburgh’s must-sees like the Scottish Parliament and National Museum of Scotland, while the Britannia Tour takes you to gems like the Royal Botanic Garden and the Royal Yacht Britannia. Choose your route and let the fun begin as you explore Edinburgh your way! Whether you’re on the top deck or inside the bus, you can easily explore the city and catch views of iconic buildings and landmarks along the way. With your ticket, enjoy extra perks and discounts. These can be found on the back of our tour leaflet. The City Tour includes: • Waterloo Place • St Andrews Square • Lothian Street • Bread Street • The Mound • George IV Street • Grassmarket • National Museum of Scotland • Canongate Kirk • Palace of Holyrood • Dynamic Earth • Abbeyhill • Regent Road The Britannia Tour includes the following stops: • Waterloo Place • St Andrew Square • The Shore • Victoria Quay • Royal Yacht Britannia • Fishmarket Square • Royal Botanic Garden

This summer, experience the zoo as the sun sets and enjoy late night access at a reduced rate! After 4pm on Saturday 12th, 19th and 26th July, entry to the zoo will go down to £10 for children and £15 for adults. This is a ZOOnique opportunity to see your favourite animals and enjoy our park after hours. Tickets are subject to availability, so make sure you don't miss out! Those visiting the zoo during the day are welcome to extend their visit into the evening, and members go free. Food and drink will be available to purchase throughout the evening and our gift shop will remain open so you can take home a special souvenir!