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.

Sunrise Safari Tours
30 March – 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.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Quiet Story Time Sessions
Selected dates
15:30 - 16:00
Celebrating The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail at Edinburgh Zoo, we’re hosting interactive storytelling sessions of the book in a calmer and more controlled environment.
Spring Explorers
Selected dates this April
10:00 - 13:00
Our Spring Explorers programme is now open for bookings!
Wildlife Adventurers – Edinburgh Science Festival
Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 April
11:00 - 12:00
Discover our wildlife garden at Edinburgh Zoo where children can participate in experimental play and a range of fun engaging activities.
CAT Saturdays Programme
June 2025 | Select Saturdays
09:30 - 16:30
CAT (Conservation Action Team) is all about having fun while learning about conservation!
Summer School
30 June – 1 Aug 2025
09:00 - 15:30
During Summer School, children discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature.