Highland Wildlife Park Talk
On Thursday 11 March, discover how Mercedes the polar bear's first 6 months in her new home have gone, and find out what role zoos play in the 21st century for the conservation of this threatened species.
Spring Tour of the Zoo
On Sun. 21 March, join our Animal Collection Manager on a tour of the Zoo park looking at a variety of animals in our care, finishing with a snack in the Mansion House
Summer School 2010: Biodiversity in Brazil
A few places are still open for Edinburgh Zoo's Summer School for 6 - 7 & 12 - 14 year olds! Summer School 2010 will be a celebration of the culture & huge diversity of living things found in Brazil. Places are limited, so sign up now for a great summer experience!
Budongo Trail
Get closer to the chimps at this state-of-the-art facility, only at Edinburgh Zoo. You can also meet the chimps of Budongo Trail right here online!
Latest News
Royal Patron Awards Medal to Attenborough
At a special ceremony last night (23 February) HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), awarded Sir David Attenborough the Society’s centenary medal in recognition for his outstanding contribution to conservation.
Zoo bus goes wild in Dundee
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is set to return to Dundee today (Wednesday 17 February) with its largest ever education outreach programme, the ‘Wild Bus’.





