Unforgettable Christmas parties

Book your Christmas party on the wild side this season with our Edinburgh Zoo Christmas party packages! 

Celebrate the festive season at Edinburgh Zoo, where our versatile event spaces can accommodate from 10 guests up to 180. 

Our seasonal menus are packed with winter warmers sure to delight your guests and we are proud to be sustainability-led. 

Edinburgh Zoo's unique setting, where you'll be surrounded by iconic wildlife and beautiful views, will leave your guests feeling a sense of Christmas wonder and with memories they certainly won't forget.

Contact our elves to find out more
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At a glance

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Perfect for family, friends or colleagues to connect this festive season against the truly wild backdrop of Edinburgh Zoo.

Private party packages

From £43.50 per person
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Let us do the work for you – join one of our two festive parties in our iconic Mansion House for a carefree, WILD night out this Christmas.

Join a festive party

£60 per person

More details

Our 2024 winter packages

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Drinks and canapés experience

From £43.50 + VAT per person

  • Four canapés
  • Two glasses of wine
  • Occasional poseur tables and linen
  • Parking
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Christmas lunch experience

From £57.50 + VAT per person

  • Two-course festive-themed meal
  • Tea, coffee and shortbread to finish
  • Christmas crackers
  • Room hire
  • Parking
  • Edinburgh Zoo entry for guests
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Bowl food experience

From £63.00 + VAT per person

  • Choice of four bowls
  • Two glasses of wine
  • Occasional poseur tables and linen
  • Parking
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Dinner experience

From £70.00 + VAT per person

  • Three-course festive-themed meal
  • Christmas cocktail
  • Christmas crackers
  • Room hire
  • Parking

Our seasonal menu

Combining our love for sustainably sourced ingredients with a warming winter theme, our 2024 festive menu is not to be missed. Including all of the Christmas classics – we hear you, turkey lovers! – alongside some tasty dietary alternatives, you'll have the choice from three sumptuous starters, five mega mains and three delicious desserts.

Our menu is subject to change. 

Preview our menu

Packages are subject to minimum numbers. Find out more by contacting us on events.edinburghzoo@compass-group.co.uk or 0131 314 0336.