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
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.
Maps & Guides
Trying to find the tigers? Lost near the lemurs? With over 80 acres of hillside parkland, we want to make sure you make the most of your day at Edinburgh Zoo!
Why not download our Map Of the Zoo (PDF, 445Kb) and plan your route before you arrive to make the best of your visit - and make sure you don't miss out on seeing your favourite animals!
Wheelchair Access
Many of the paths around the Zoo can be accessed by wheelchair. However some routes invlove steps or steep slopes which are unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Zoo map showing areas which can be accessed by wheelchairs (PDF, 561Kb). Please note, this document may take several seconds to download.
Indoor Activities
11 indoor animal housing areas and 6 sheltered observation areas ensure that even on a rainy day, a trip to the Zoo is an enthralling experience.
Zoo map showing areas which offer undercover shelter (PDF, 551Kb). Please note, this document may take several seconds to download.