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

Creep Calm Workshops

6 Sept – 27 Sept 2026 | Selected dates

14:00 - 17:30

At the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), we love spiders, but we recognise that not everyone does!

Giant Lanterns Day and Light

November 2026 – January 2027 | Selected dates

16:00 - 21:00

Make the most of your Giant Lanterns visit!

Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns

November 2026 – February 2027 | Selected dates

16:45 - 21:00

A galaxy of light this winter!

Lanterns Grotto

Saturday 5 – Thursday 24 December | Selected dates

17:15 - 20:45

Meet Santa at Edinburgh Zoo!

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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)