Spooky season at Edinburgh Zoo

Trick or treat at Edinburgh Zoo with our frightfully fun October events! 

Carve our animals a tasty enrichment snack or get into the Halloween spirit at our Beasties and Broomsticks brunch.

How to train your dinosaur

Get ready to embark on an exciting journey back in time as we welcome How to Train your Dinosaur shows at Edinburgh Zoo for one weekend only!

Book now!
staff member pointing at animal skull IMAGE: RZSS

Skulls and sip

Cheers to learning at this unique, adult only event all about the weird and wonderful animal skulls!

Book now
parent and children looking at stick insect IMAGE: Rachel Hein 2024

Beasties and broomsticks brunch

Get into the Halloween spirit this October with our exclusive morning of fun at the zoo!    

Book now

Wicked encounters

Stop by our Budongo Trail building to get up close and personal with a variety of fascinating creatures at our pop-up Wicked Encounter sessions!

Book now

Heading up north this Autumn?

Visit Highland Wildlife Park to carve up a pumpkin, join our free talk about South American giants or join one of our Junior Highland Keeper experience sessions for children aged 8 – 15 eager to learn what life as a zoo keeper is like!

More events at Highland Wildlife Park