ZOO OPENING TIMES
We are open every day of the year, including Christmas Day, from 9am until:
| 6.00pm | April - Sept. |
| 5.00pm | Oct. & March |
| 4.30pm | Nov. - Feb. |
How you can help
The natural world needs our help...and we need yours! Please consider making a donation to support our conservation, education and research work, both within our parks and across the world.
RZSS Management
Chief Executive – David Windmill
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The Chief Executive is responsible under the Council of the Society for achievement of the business and charitable objectives of the Society. Through his Senior Management Team, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park within the framework of strategies and policies approved by the Council. He and his team and all the staff are responsible for designing, driving and delivering the Masterplan for Edinburgh Zoo to accomplish a 20-year development of the Society into the 21st century. |
Director of Animals, Education & Conservation – Iain Valentine
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Responsible for all animal welfare, management, enrichment & presentation activities, ex situ/in situ research & conservation, formal and informal education and interpretation, community and volunteer activities at Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park. |
Director of Development - Alan Horn
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Responsible for all outward-facing activities such as fundraising, business development, membership and sponsorship. The role also involves overseeing marketing, external communications, public relations, publications and graphics. |
Director of Resources - James Stewart
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Responsible for all financial accounting and management activities such as financial forecasting and accounts, VAT, corporate governance, risk assessment, payroll, insurance, pensions administration, ICT planning, delivery and IT support. This role also involves looking after Health & Safety and HR. |
Director of Business Operations - Gary Wilson
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Responsible for all property development and maintenance activities such as Masterplan development, project planning and delivery, gardens & horticulture, phones / radio equipment, security. Also responsible for all commercial activities such as public restaurant and Mansion House catering, events, weddings and corporate hospitality, retail, visitor services including reception, car park, Hilltop Safari and customer complaints at Edinburgh Zoo. Responsible for operation and management of retail and visitor services at the Highland Wildlife Park. |