Wild Discovery Days
Edinburgh Zoo
Selected dates | Jan 2026 – Jun 2026
11:00 - 14:00
Price(s): Free with entry
On selected dates, we’re hosting celebration days with themed talks, pop-up engagement activities and crafts relating to different zoo topics!
Don’t miss out on the following Wild Discovery Days at Edinburgh Zoo, free with zoo entry or RZSS membership:
- Thursday 19 February – Marine Conservation day
- Saturday 21 February – Rockhopper day
- Sunday 1 March – Wildlife day
- Saturday 4 April – Civet day
- Wednesday 8 April – Pygmy hippo day
- Saturday 11 April – Global discovery day
- Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April – Bird weekend
- Sunday 3 May – Koala day
- Sunday 10 May – Binturong day
- Thursday 28 May – World otter day
- Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June – Hoofy Weekend
Global Discovery Day
April is a busy month with dedicated global celebrations for pygmy hippos, flamingos, Pallas's cats, penguins and more!
Visit the Discovery rangers at our pop-up hub on Penguin lawn from 11am to 3pm on Wednesday 11 April and learn more about the animals in our care with fun and exciting activities. Here you can chat to our rangers and volunteers to learn more about your favourite animals from across the world!
Please note, this is a free drop-in event included with zoo entry. Tickets for Edinburgh Zoo must be purchased to attend. For further information please contact events@rzss.org.uk.
