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| 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.
Chimps Get into the Swing of Christmas
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008
The residents of Budongo Trail, Edinburgh Zoo’s world-class chimpanzee exhibit, are set to celebrate their first Christmas in their new home.
Wild Winter Weekends!
Thursday, Dec 04, 2008
Edinburgh Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of four new reindeer to the Zoo to help celebrate the festive season.
Trail Blazing Chimp Enclosure Scoops Top Awards
Friday, Nov 28, 2008
Edinburgh Zoo’s world-class chimpanzee enclosure, Budongo Trail received two top awards from the zoo world following a prestigious awards ceremony held at Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire last week.
On a Wing and a Prayer
Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008
Edinburgh Zoo has joined forces with Paignton Zoo in Devon and zoos abroad in a bid to save a bird that has been extinct in the wild for 30 years.
Zoo to Host Climate Change Conference
Monday, Nov 24, 2008
Edinburgh Zoo is welcoming over 200 school children over the next two days to discuss climate change and the impact it is having on our planet.
Happy St Andzoo's Day
Monday, Nov 24, 2008
Edinburgh Zoo is set to open its doors to the public for free, for the first time in its history, in honour of St. Andrew’s Day.
Beaver Capture now Complete
Thursday, Nov 20, 2008
The Scottish Beaver Trial took one step closer to the UK’s first native mammal reintroduction when four beaver families arrived in Heathrow last night.
'Wild' Christmas Gifts
Thursday, Nov 13, 2008
Edinburgh Zoo has launched its ‘Wild Christmas Gifts’ campaign to promote alternative gift ideas for thoughtful shoppers over the festive winter season.
A New Arrival Indah Zoo!
Thursday, Oct 16, 2008
Edinburgh Zoo is celebrating the birth of a Malayan tapir. Indah, whose name means ‘beautiful’ in Malaysian, was born just two weeks ago and can now be seen exploring her enclosure under the watchful eye of her mum Sayang.
Tiger Feat Hits the Highlands!
Monday, Oct 06, 2008
The Highland Wildlife Park in Kincraig, near Aviemore, is now home to a breeding pair of rare Amur tigers.