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

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.

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. 

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.

Summer Explorers

16 July – 7 August | Selected dates

10:00 - 13:00

Our Summer Explorers sessions aim to deepen nature connections for younger audiences through visiting our animals and unique spaces at Edinburgh Zoo!

Joeys, Roos and Big Roos

27 Aug 2025

10:00 - 13:00

Nurture your child’s lifelong love of animals and nature with us at Edinburgh Zoo today!

Junior Nature Photography Workshop

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31 Aug 2025

09:00 - 13:00

Is your child a budding photographer? Our Junior Nature Photography Workshop is perfect for honing skills whatever the level of expertise!

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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)