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.

Wicked Encounters
11 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
10:00 - 12:00
Swing by our Budongo Trail building to get up close and personal with some fascinating creatures and learn spooktacular facts at our pop-up Wicked Encounter sessions!
Autumn Explorers
Selected dates this October
10:00 - 13:00
Our Autumn Explorers programme is now open for bookings!
Carve a Treat
Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 October
10:00 - 14:00
Make your weekend spooky by stopping by to carve our animals a spooktacular treat!
Skulls and Snakes Supper
31 Oct 2025
18:00 - 20:30
Gather your favourite ghouls or bring your boo for a Halloween night to remember!
Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns
November 2025 – February 2026 | Selected dates
16:00 - 21:00
A tide of light this winter!
Giant Lanterns VIP Experience
November 2025 – February 2026 | Selected dates
16:00 - 21:00
Make the most of your Giant Lanterns visit!