Plan Your Visit to Edinburgh Zoo
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. |
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Latest News
The Press Office of Edinburgh Zoo is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
If you have any press queries please telephone 0131 3140312.
Please see below for the latest Zoo news.
Our Oldest Resident Passes Away
Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012
We are sad to announce that Ricky the Chimpanzee passed away late yesterday afternoon
Pandas back on show
Monday, Jan 30, 2012
We are delighted to advise that both our Giant Pandas are back on show today.
Giant Panda Update
Sunday, Jan 29, 2012
Tian Tian our female giant panda has been under the weather this morning. One of our vets has been to visit her and suspects she has a bit of colic, similar to Yang Guang but much milder. She is being allowed time to relax privately away from public view today and probably tomorrow also. Yang Guang is expected to go back on public view on Monday
Wild About Pandas
Friday, Jan 27, 2012
This BBC documentary provides an insight into the lives of our pandas in China before thier journey to Edinburgh
Pandas Vs Penguins Round 2
Friday, Jan 27, 2012
In the battle of the black and whites, things are hotting up again.
Panda Tartan Revealed
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012
The unique tartan was commissioned by Edinburgh Zoo with Kinloch Anderson will be revealed today.
Sea lion to move to Poland
Thursday, Jan 19, 2012
Sofus, our Patagonian sea lion will be moving to a new home in Poland next month
Meet our Ground Cuccus Duo
Thursday, Jan 19, 2012
Our new pair of ground cuscus will go on show to the public today.
Fresh scheme provides fruit for those in need
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012
fruits in the city help our animals stay healthy with thier regular donations of fresh fruit
Panda's Bamboo Belly
Tuesday, Jan 17, 2012
Yang Guang is recovering from his bout of colic, however we are keeping a close eye on him