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

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.

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!  

Spring market

10 and 11 May 2025

10:00 - 16:00

Get your garden and home ready for spring this May by visiting our pop-up craft market!

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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)