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.
A night with a bite
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
As part of its centenary year, Edinburgh Zoo is launching its first after-hours adults-only event. At this night out with a difference, visitors will have the rare opportunity to enjoy a drink and see what the Zoo’s animals get up to after hours.
Zoo Welcomes Gizmo's First Baby
Friday, May 17, 2013
Gizmo, Edinburgh Zoo’s female red-bellied lemur, has given birth to her first baby. Born on Saturday 4 May, both mum and baby are doing well.
Spy in the Huddle at Edinburgh Zoo
Thursday, May 09, 2013
On Sunday 12 May some new and extremely special editions will infiltrate Penguins Rock at Edinburgh Zoo, as Spy in the Huddle arrives for one day only.
A Mane Attraction: Zoo Launches Carnivore Experience
Friday, Apr 26, 2013
Our newest keeper experience is not for the faint-hearted as you get up close to our two resident lions.
Edinburgh Zoo Carries Out UK’s First Panda Artificial Insemination Procedure
Monday, Apr 22, 2013
On Sunday morning our team of experts carried out the first artificial insemination procedure on a giant panda in the UK.
Pandas poised for passion?
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013
The annual 36 hour breeding season is almost here
Revealed: The panda date to mate
Tuesday, Apr 09, 2013
Zoo experts can now say that giant pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang are likely to meet for the 2013 breeding season imminently.
Penguin Parade Re-launches as Kings Return
Friday, Mar 29, 2013
Our king penguins have returned to Penguins Rock just in time for the re-launch of the penguin parade.
Meet Pom Pom, the New Panda in Town
Friday, Mar 29, 2013
As a Talking Scottish Panda App Launches
The birds are back
Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013
Penguins Rock, the revamped outdoor penguin pool at Edinburgh Zoo, has now reopened to members of the public.