Edinburgh Zoo

Zoo Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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What to expect

Edinburgh Zoo, home to the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, is a 82-acre non-profit zoological park that houses over 2,500 incredible animals from around the world. The zoo is a gateway to the natural world, where visitors can experience nature, learn about the challenges facing wildlife, and discover how the zoo's wildlife conservation charity is working to save animals from extinction. The zoo is involved in many scientific pursuits, such as captive breeding of endangered animals, researching into animal behaviour, and active participation in various conservation programmes around the world. Edinburgh Zoo is also home to a diverse tree collection and offers a daily penguin parade. The zoo has a range of facilities, including a cafe, restaurant, and shop, and is suitable for visitors with limited mobility, with accessible toilets, level access to dining areas, and wheelchair access throughout

Plan your family visit to the Edinburgh Zoo with these blog insights 👇

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26 unmissable FUN things to do in Edinburgh with kids in 2023

26 unmissable FUN things to do in Edinburgh with kids in 2023
This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a day at Edinburgh Zoo and saw the pandas and koalas. The penguin parade was also a highlight

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the different animals, especially the pandas and koalas. The penguin parade was so cute! ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the zoo on my son's birthday

Highlights: We saw the giant pandas, they were awake and active, so that was a first for my elder son ✨

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(Tip!) Edinburgh with kids: 11x things to do with the family!

(Tip!) Edinburgh with kids: 11x things to do with the family!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the zoo and saw African animals and panda bears

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the African animals and panda bears ✨