ZOO OPENING TIMES
We are open every day of the year, including Christmas Day, from 9am until:
| 6.00pm | April - September |
| 5.00pm | October & March |
| 4.30pm | November - February |
Centenary Appeal
Find out about our charitable aims for our Centenary year, including updates on Mercedes the polar bear's new Highland home.
Admission & Times
NOTE: Tickets purchased online are valid for 90 days after the day of purchase.
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 |
Last entry to the Zoo is 1 hour before closing time, so please arrive early to make the most of an unforgettable experience.
Please note that our animal houses close 15 minutes prior to these times.
(Including voluntary donation to Budongo Chimpanzee Project)
|
Adults |
£14.00 |
|
Child 3 - 15 years |
£9.50 |
|
Child (under 3) |
FREE |
|
Concession (ID Required) |
£12.00 |
PLEASE NOTE: Sorry, but The Edinburgh Zoo no longer accepts cheques as payment for admission.
Family Tickets
|
2 Adults & 2 Children |
£42.00 |
|
2 Adults & 3 Children |
£50.00 |
|
1 Adult & 2 Children |
£29.00 |
|
1 Adult & 3 Children |
£37.00 |
Discount Party (10 or more paying visitors)
|
Adults |
£12.00 |
|
Child 3 - 15 Years |
£8.00 |
|
Child (Under 3) |
FREE |
|
Concession (ID Required) |
£10.00 |
Members' Guests
|
Adults |
£12.00 |
|
Child / Concessions |
£8.70 |
Benefits of membership and how to become a member
If you choose not to donate to the Budongo Chimpanzee Project please visit Admission Prices 2009 Excluding Donation to the Budongo Chimpanzee Project.
|
Car Park |
£3.50 |
|
Members |
FREE |
|
Coaches (or free by arrangement) |
£20.00 |
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 UK tax payer, we can claim back 25p for every £1.00 of the total paid. Your additional donation money will help fund our Budongo chimpanzee development. This can make a vital difference to attractions like Edinburgh Zoo.
Please Note
* For Health and Safety reasons children aged 15 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.