Have an unforgettable day learning how to take better photographs of stunning animals and nature and understanding how to get the most out of your camera. With a small group size, and the opportunity to offer one-to-one tuition, we are confident of helping you improve your photography, whatever your level of expertise. Please note that these workshops are for participants ages 12-15 years.
Junior Nature Photography Workshops
RZSS Edinburgh Zoo is home to the only giant pandas in the UK. The female is called Tian Tian (Sweetie) and the male is Yang Guang (Sunshine).
Both pandas have identical, but separate, enclosures as giant pandas are entirely solitary animals that only meet once a year during the breeding season.
The outdoor enclosures feature tree trunks for the pandas to scratch against and climb; large wooden climbing frames and tree houses; caves and ponds.
Each panda also has an off show area where keepers weigh the pandas each morning, carrying out important daily training.
Please be aware indoor and outdoor viewing for any of our animals may be closed at short notice for health checks and welfare reasons.
* Please note that there is currently no requirement to book a viewing time slot for pandas. A free flow system is in place during this time.
* Due to any unforeseen animal welfare issues animal exhibits may be closed to visitors without notice and at anytime
* No flash photography is allowed in the giant panda exhibit. Please make sure you know how to turn your flash off.
* The pandas are active both day and night. As their activity patterns can vary each day and with the changing seasons, there is no guarantee that they will be active at a particular time
* For further information about visiting Edinburgh Zoo, including maps, directions and accommodation options, please visit our Visitor Information page
To celebrate Yang Guang's 12th birthday, keepers made him a large ice-cake to wish him a ‘bear-y’ happy birthday.
Yang Guang shows off his playful side, having great fun with a special giant boomer ball!
Tian Tian
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The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo won two awards at the 2019 Giant Panda Global Awards on 3 January 2020.
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Following recent media coverage, we would like to clarify the following in relation to funding for the new giant panda habitat at Edinburgh Zoo.
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Our new giant panda exhibit was officially opened last week.
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Our male giant panda, Yang Guang, is settling into his new home.
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Sadly, Edinburgh Zoo is closed temporarily, so this is a very challenging time. Our food costs alone are £55,000 every month.
The good news is you can help the animals you love.
You can give a donation, adopt an animal or join as a member. And you can buy zoo tickets and experiences to enjoy later.
Please help our animals today.
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