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

Wild Discovery Days

Selected dates | Jan 2026 – Jun 2026

11:00 - 14:00

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

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

15 Mar 2026

14:30 - 17:00

Treating mum this Mother’s Day? Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea in Mansion House!

Zoo-fari Tours

Selected dates | Jan 2026 – Mar 2026

15:00 - 16:00

Join us for a one-hour afternoon tour to learn amazing new facts about the species’ we care for!

Wildlife on the rocks

Friday 10 April

18:00 - 20:00

Join us for an exclusive evening talk where you will hear all about the latest conservation research.

Animal Happy Hour

Selected dates | April 2026 – Jul 2026

18:00 - 19:30

Join us after hours, sip specially crafted cocktails and immerse yourself in the up-close sights and sounds of the animal's habitat. 

Tea and Talks

Selected dates | April 2026 – June 2026

11:00 - 12:00

Join us to enjoy a morning talk and brew at the zoo! 

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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)