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. |
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.
Online Shopping at the Zoo
Online Gift Shop
Find lots of wild gifts, zooveniers, toys and more on our new online store!
Online Event Booking
Edinburgh Zoo hosts a wide range of exciting and engaging events - visit our events' page to read more and book
Online Annual Membership
By becoming a member of The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland you will receive the benefit of free admission to Edinburgh Zoo, Highland Wildlife Park and a number of zoos and wildlife parks across the UK and Europe.
Online Animal Adoption
Animal adoption makes an alternative and thoughtful 'wild' gift idea. Visit our adoption pages to find out if your favourite animal from Edinburgh Zoo or Highland Wildlife Park is available for adoption and adopt online.
Online Donation
Online Donation
Did you know The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is a charity? The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, which owns Edinburgh Zoo, relies on the support from the public to help maintain its vital role in animal conservation and education. You can help support this work by making an online donation.
Keeper Experiences
We are proud to be launching our keeper experience packages.
- Keeper Experience Package - Cost £250; Suitable for ages 16+
- Individual Animal Experiences - Cost £50 - £70; Suitable for ages 12+
For more information or to book please visit our new online shop
Please note, the Giant Pandas are not included in our keeper experience packages.