We are home to six Bagot goats here at Edinburgh Zoo – Patrick, Janice, Judith, Freddie, Frankie and Grace.

Patrick, Judith and Janice arrived at the zoo in November 2021. The group have since welcomed three kids, and can be found next to the members gate, opposite our Chinese goral.

FACT FILE

• Bagot goats are believed to be Britain’s oldest breed of goat!
• They were named after Sir John Bagot, the first keeper of the original semi-wild herd which lived at his Blithfield estate  
• Bagot goats often have a white stripe or star shape on their head

HOW WE'RE HELPING

Like all the animals in our care, our Bagot goats are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued, and loved.

As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the zoo and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.

Find out more about RZSS conservation