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

Selected dates | May 2026 – Sep 2026

09:00 - 17:00

Our much-loved full day photography workshops are back for 2026, with renowned professional photographer Laurie Campbell. 

Whiskers and waffles

Saturday 16 May 2026

09:00 - 10:00

Join us for some a-meow-zing breakfast waffles at our Gannet breakfast event.

Gabby is coming to Edinburgh Zoo!

Saturday 16 May 2026

11:00 - 15:30

We’ve got paw-tastic news! Gabby and Cakey from Gabbys Dollhouse are coming to Edinburgh Zoo.

Spring market

30 and 31 May 2026

10:00 - 16:00

Get your garden and home ready for spring this May by visiting our pop-up craft market!

Memories Week

Saturday 13 June – Sunday 21 June

10:00 - 15:00

Step back in time at the zoo and rediscover its most treasured memories.

Summer CAT

29 June – 24 Jul 2026

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.

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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)