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2009 Events
Find out what's happening
at the Zoo in 2009.
Events include owl flights,
wildlife lectures, quiz nights and
a wine tasting.
Admission & Times
BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE!
Opening Times
We are open every day of the year including Christmas Day from 9am, and close at the following times:
|
6.00pm |
April - September |
|
5.00pm |
October and March |
|
4.30pm |
November - February |
Please note that our animal houses close 15 minutes prior to these times.
Did you know that the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, which owns Edinburgh Zoo, is a charity?
As from 6th April 2006 the government has changed the law on Gift Aid and we can only claim Gift Aid if you make a donation that is 10% more than the entry fee. If you are a
Admission Prices 2008
(Including voluntary donation to Budongo Chimpanzee Project)
|
Adults |
£11.50 |
|
Child 3 - 14 years |
£8.00 |
|
Child (under 3) |
FREE |
|
Concession (ID Required) |
£10.00 |
Family Tickets
|
2 Adults & 2 Children |
£35.00 |
|
2 Adults & 3 Children |
£40.00 |
Discount Party (10 or more paying visitors)
|
Adults |
£10.00 |
|
Child 3 - 14 Years |
£7.00 |
|
Child (Under 3) |
FREE |
|
Concession (ID Required) |
£9.00 |
Members' Guests
|
Adults |
£10.00 |
|
Child / Concessions |
£7.00 |
Benefits of membership and how to become a member
If you choose not to donate to the Budongo Chimpanzee Project please visit Admission Prices 2008 Excluding Donation to the Budongo Chimpanzee Project.
Parking
|
Car Park |
£3.50 |
|
Members |
FREE |
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Coaches (or free by arrangement) |
£20.00 |
Please Note
* For Health and Safety reasons children aged 14 or under must be accompanied by a responsible person aged 16 or over at all times.
* Edinburgh Zoo is located on a hillside so we recommend that visitors wear comfortable footwear.
* Some of our indoor enclosures / attractions may open later than the stated opening time and may close 30 minutes prior to the Zoo's stated closing time.
* Dogs are not permitted into Edinburgh Zoo as they can cause stress to some of our animals. We only permit guide-dogs for the visually impaired.
* For the safety of other visitors and our animals, we reserve the right to refuse admission to any visitors under the influence of alcohol or drugs.