Birthdays, Weddings and Conferences

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Edinburgh Zoo Events Calendar

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Events at the Zoo
Check out our calendar of events below to find out whats coming up at Edinburgh Zoo! !

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Zoo Nights
Our first adult only after hours events will be held on Friday 24 May and 28 June. Book now...

Daily Events
Daily Events
Don't miss a whole load of events, talks and activities taking place every day...


The Zoo is truly a unique venue for functions or events. Have a browse through our extensive events calendar below and turn your social diary a bit wild by coming along! If you have any questions about our events programme or to discuss access for those with mobility issues please contact us on 0131 314 0340 or 0131 314 0379

Terms and Conditions apply.


Upcoming Events:

Centenary Film Screenings

Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013  (11:00) - Tuesday, Nov 26, 2013  (15:00)

See how the Zoo has changed over the years, with screenings of archived footage and documentaries

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Edinburgh Zoo Centenary Exhibition

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013  (10:00) - Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013  (16:00)

Edinburgh's Central Library will be hosting a special exhibition looking back at the last 100 years of Edinburgh Zoo. Please note the exhibition will move to the Zoo from 1 June.

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Sun Bear Birthdays

Saturday, Jun 01, 2013  (09:00 - 18:00)

Happy Birthday Somnang and Rotana!

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Bio Blitz

Friday, Jun 14, 2013  (12:00) - Saturday, Jun 15, 2013  (12:00)

Come and take part in our 'Bio Blitz' events where you can enjoy mini-beast hunting, pond dipping and more...

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Bio Blitz - Badgers with bats

Friday, Jun 14, 2013  (20:00 - 23:00)

Join us for a 'Bio Blitz' evening, to look at badgers, bats and moths

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Bio Blitz - Early Bird Breakfast

Saturday, Jun 15, 2013  (07:00 - 09:00)

Join us for a 'Bio Blitz' early morning event, carrying out a bird survey in the park

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Edinburgh Zoo Centenary Lecture, Prof Andrew Whiten

Thursday, Jun 20, 2013  (19:30 - 21:00)

Professor Andrew Whiten of St Andrews University will be talking about the cultures of monkeys and apes, covering discoveries from the wild and at the zoo.

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Edinburgh Zoo Nights 28 June

Friday, Jun 28, 2013  (18:00 - 22:00)

Join us for a night out with a difference as we open the zoo's doors after hours for a wild and unique adult only event

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Sand Zoo!

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013  (09:00) - Friday, Aug 30, 2013  (09:00)

Come and see our amazing life size animal sand sculptures

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Primate Walkabout

Thursday, Jul 11, 2013  (19:30 - 21:00)

Join our primate keepers for an evening tour of the Zoo!

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