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.
Octonauts are coming to Edinburgh Zoo
Saturday 12 September
11:00 - 15:30
Captain Barnacles and Kwazzi Kitten are visiting Edinburgh Zoo!
Tea and Talks
Selected dates | Sep 2026 – Feb 2027
11:00 - 12:00
Join us to enjoy a talk and brew at the zoo!
Teacher Career-Long Professional Learning (CLPL) event
19 Sep 2026
09:45 - 13:00
Have you considered bringing your learners to the zoo? We are hosting a free teacher CLPL event for early years, primary and secondary colleagues!
Autumn Explorers
Selected dates this October
10:00 - 13:00
Our Autumn Explorers programme is now open for bookings!
Early Access Tours
Selected dates | Oct 2026 – Feb 2027
09:00 - 10:00
Join us at 9am for an exclusive 60-minute guided tour before we open to the public!
Zoo Done It?
31 Oct 2026
18:00 - 19:30
Join us on the spookiest night of the year for a thrilling murder mystery experience set in the zoo after hours.
