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

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.

Conservation and Cans – Edinburgh Science Festival

Friday 11 April

18:00 - 19:30

Join us for an exclusive evening talk where you will hear all about the latest conservation work we are doing around the globe from one of our leading experts!  

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! 

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.

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!  

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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)