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.
Bricktastic Beasts at Edinburgh Zoo
Saturday 27 June – Sunday 30 August
10:00 - 18:00
Will you be able to spot our wild brick sculptures nestled around Edinburgh Zoo this summer?
Late night openings at Edinburgh Zoo
Selected dates | July 2026
17:00 - 21:00
We’re extending our opening hours for three Saturdays in July! Experience the zoo in a whole new light as twilight settles in, with reduced entry available after 5pm.
Wild Discovery Days
Selected dates | June 2026 – Sep 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!
Zoo-fari Tours
Selected dates | June 2026 – September 2026
09:00 - 10:00
Join us for a one-hour tour to learn amazing new facts about the species’ we care for!
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!
