ZOO OPENING TIMES
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
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Facilities and Restaurants
Eating at Edinburgh Zoo
The Zoo has three cafés, several kiosks and the elegant Mansion House offering a wide range of hot and cold food, snacks and drinks - whatever you fancy, there’s something to suit all tastes, offering excellent value and service as part of a great day out for the family.
This year Edinburgh Zoo has given its catering facilities a new look.
Jungle Café
Our new Jungle Café, formerly Oasis will be opening its doors this Easter. With a whole new theme and look, there is something to tempt everyone, from home-cooked pizzas to freshly baked cakes.
Stripes
Stripes, offers a wide range of healthy options freshly prepared on the premises. Paninis and bagels, prepared as ordered, home-made soups, baguettes, baked potatoes and salads are available and you can enjoy excellent quality coffees.
The Penguin Cafe
The Penguin Café is perfect for a quick re-fulling. Offering a range of speciality coffees and freshly baked cakes to eat in or take away.
Mansion House
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The new and much-improved Mansion House is now open. With its opening we are proud to announce the opening of our exciting new restaurant, The Bistro, located in the Macmillan room. Here you can enjoy traditional afternoon tea or select something from our new Bistro menu. Alternatively you can enjoy a quick pit-stop in the Mansion House bar, which offers a range of freshly made hot and cold sandwiches. |
Click on the following links for more details on our cafes; kiosks and Mansion House.