Our Attractions

For a great day out, you can't beat Edinburgh Zoo.  Our world-class attractions and our extensive animal collection will provide you and your family with memories to last a lifetime!  Explore some of our top attractions below, then come see them for yourself...only at Edinburgh Zoo.

 

Giant Pandas

Giant Pandas

Tian Tian and Yang Guang are the only two giant pandas in the UK. Enter into the giant panda experience and discover just what makes these incredible animals so special.

Budongo Trail

Budongo Trail

Edinburgh Zoo's Budongo Trail allows visitors to see our chimpanzees in the world's most innovative, interactive chimpanzee enclosure. Watch these amazing creatures in their home and learn all about the links between humans and our closest relatives. 

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Living Links

Living Links is an indoor/outdoor facility that houses capuchin and squirrel monkeys. Visitors can get up-close to these lively and engaging primates as they swing around their enclosures! 

Sun bears

Sun Bears

Sun bears Somnang and Rotana have arrived at their new state-of-the-art enclosure. Come see this handsome pair today. It's a bear necessity!

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Brilliant Birds

Brilliant birds is our new walkthrough aviary in the old Rainbow Landings building. This exhibit showcases exotic species from around the world, including the Bali Starling, Violet Turaco and Nicobar pigeon.

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White-faced Saki Monkey Walkthrough

Join our white-faced saki monkeys in their new walk-through enclosure. You can get up close to these fascinating monkeys as they swing through the trees above you.

Hilltop Safari

Hilltop Safari

Looking for an easy and enjoyable way to discover the Zoo?  Enjoy a ride on our free Hilltop Safari with our knowledgeable drivers. You can take the round trip, or walk down from the top of the hill!

Zoo Gardens

Edinburgh Zoo Gardens

Edinburgh Zoo has a rich horticultural tradition. Before its inception in 1913, the site was a nursery, once owned by Thomas Blaikie, who planted many of the great French parks such as ‘La Bagatelle’. Find our more about our Gardens here, including our Horticultural Top Ten!

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Meet Our Animals!

Edinburgh Zoo's animal collection is our premier attraction!  In addition to many rare and endangered species, Edinburgh Zoo is home to the UK's only Koalas.  Edinburgh Zoo also boasts the largest penguin enclosure in the world!