Edinburgh Zoo
- Telephone 0131 334 9171
- Opening times Apr–Sep daily 9am–6pm; Oct & Mar 9am–5pm; Nov–Feb 9am–4pm.
- Admission £15.50 (£13; under 16s £11; under 3s free).
- Website www.edinburghzoo.org.uk
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Situated three miles west of the city centre, Edinburgh Zoo offers much more than the world-famous Penguin Parade and those headline-grabbing pandas, being home to over 1000 rare and endangered animals. The hillside location means that a visit can be strenuous, but it’s worth it; the Amur leopards have rock-star charisma and the views of the city are fantastic. There are three cafes, and a soft play area for kids.
Events at this venue
There are 2 events at this location
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Creepy Crawlies
Creeping and crawling animals from the insect world are on display with plenty of handling sessions and crafts for youngsters.
Sat 7 Oct
Included in zoo admission / 0131 314 0340
- 11:00 – 15:30
Sun 8 Oct
Included in zoo admission / 0131 314 0340
- 11:00 – 15:30
Mon 9 Oct
Included in zoo admission / 0131 314 0340
- 11:00 – 15:30
The Giant Lanterns of China
Bespoke displays created by 150 Chinese craftspeople from Sichuan.
Fri 1 Dec
Times to be confirmed / £19 (Children £12; Family £13.50) / 0131 334 9171
Sat 2 Dec
Times to be confirmed / £19 (Children £12; Family £13.50) / 0131 334 9171
Sun 3 Dec
Times to be confirmed / £19 (Children £12; Family £13.50) / 0131 334 9171
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