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. 

Sumatran tiger Lucu walking IMAGE: Amy Middleton 2024

New Parent social

Monthly from September 2024 – June 2025

10:30 - 12:00

Our New Parent socials are created for new parents looking to spend some time at the zoo and build their community.

Sunrise Safari Tours

15 Feb – 3 Aug 2025 | Selected dates

09:00 - 10:00

Join us for a one-hour tour to learn amazing new facts about the species’ we care for and find out more about the conservation work the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland does locally and around the world.

Tea and Talks

20 Feb – 11 June 2025 | Selected dates

11:00 - 12:00

Join us to enjoy a natter and a brew at the zoo!

Capy-cinos and cake!

Saturday 1 March

09:00 - 10:00

Join us as we celebrate our new arrivals – the capybaras!

Wild About Mum – Sunday Lunch

Sunday 30 March

13:00 - 15:00

Make memories with mum this Mother’s Day with our Sunday lunch at the zoo!

Creatures of the Planet – Edinburgh Science Festival

Saturday 5 – Sunday 20 April

11:45 - 12:15

Join our expert animal experiences team in our engaging and fun animal antics shows. 

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Want to get in touch?

If you have a question about one of our events or want to know more information, please contact our events and experiences team on events@rzss.org.uk.

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Asiatic lion Jayendra looking at the camera (eye contact). IMAGE: Laura Moore (2021)