Events
Browse our upcoming events below! From talks and tours to breakfasts and animal encounters, there's an event for animal lovers of any age to enjoy at Edinburgh Zoo.
Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns
November 2025 – February 2026 | Selected dates
16:00 - 21:00
A tide of light this winter!
Giant Lanterns VIP Experience
November 2025 – January 2026 | Selected dates
16:00 - 21:00
Make the most of your Giant Lanterns visit!
CAT Saturdays Programme
Selected dates | 13 Sep 2025 – 13 June 2026
09:30 - 16:30
CAT (Conservation Action Team) is all about having fun while learning about conservation!
Tea and Talks
Sep 2025 – Feb 2026 | Selected dates
11:00 - 12:00
Join us to enjoy a natter and a brew at the zoo!
Zoo-fari Tours
25 Jan – 15 Mar | Selected dates
15:00 - 16:00
Join us for a one-hour afternoon tour to learn amazing new facts about the species’ we care for!
Tim’rous Beasties Burns Night
Sunday 25 January 2026
17:30 - 21:00
Join us this Burns night for an evening of beasties, haggis and entry to our Giant Lanterns event!
