Events

Browse our upcoming events below! From talks and tours to breakfasts and animal encounters, there's an event for animal lovers of any age to enjoy at Edinburgh Zoo. 

Sumatran tiger Lucu walking IMAGE: Amy Middleton 2024

Nature Photography Workshops

26 June – 2 Sep 2025 | Selected dates

09:00 - 17:00

Our much-loved full day photography workshops are back for 2025, with renowned professional photographer Laurie Campbell. 

Wild Discovery Days

April – Sep 2025 | Selected dates

10:00 - 16:00

On selected dates, we’re hosting celebration days with themed talks, pop-up engagement activities and crafts relating to different zoo topics!  

Summer School

30 June – 1 Aug 2025

09:00 - 15:30

During Summer School, children discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature. 

Summer CAT

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30 June – 25 Jul 2025

09:00 - 15:30

Summer CAT is based out of Edinburgh Zoo’s Wildlife Garden where children spend all day outside getting mucky and getting hands on with conservation.

Dinosaur Day

04 Jul 2025

11:00 - 15:00

Join us for Dinosaur Day at Edinburgh Zoo on Friday 4 July!

Sunrise Safari Tours

17 May – 3 Aug 2025 | Selected dates

09:00 - 10:00

Join us for a one-hour tour to learn amazing new facts about the species’ we care for and find out more about the conservation work the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland does locally and around the world.

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Want to get in touch?

If you have a question about one of our events or want to know more information, please contact our events and experiences team on events@rzss.org.uk.

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Asiatic lion Jayendra looking at the camera (eye contact). IMAGE: Laura Moore (2021)