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™
Saturday 5 April – Sunday 1 June
10:00 - 17:00
Step into the enchanting world of Eric Carle's beloved story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™, brought to life across the grounds of Edinburgh 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.
Step to Sustainability – Edinburgh Science Festival
Saturday 12 April
18:00 - 19:30
Join us for an exclusive guided tour of the zoo after closing led by one of our discovery and learning rangers followed by a talk up at our new solar meadow.
The Mighty Munch Breakfast
19 Apr 2025
09:00 - 11:00
Start your day like no other with our Mighty Munch breakfast at Grasslands restaurant!
Wild Discovery Days
April – Sep 2025 | Selected dates
10:00 - 16:00
On selected dates, we’re hosting celebration days with themed talks, pop-up engagement activities and crafts relating to different zoo topics!