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.
Wild Discovery Days
September 2025 | Selected dates
11:00 - 15:00
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
13 Sep – 13 Feb | Selected dates
15:00 - 16:00
Join us for a one-hour afternoon tour to learn amazing new facts about the species’ we care for!
Wicked Encounters
11 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
10:00 - 12:00
Swing by our Budongo Trail building to get up close and personal with some fascinating creatures and learn spooktacular facts at our pop-up Wicked Encounter sessions!
Carve a Treat
Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 October
10:00 - 14:00
Make your weekend spooky by stopping by to carve our animals a spooktacular treat!
Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns
November 2025 – February 2026 | Selected dates
16:00 - 21:00
A tide of light this winter!
Giant Lanterns VIP Experience
November 2025 – February 2026 | Selected dates
16:00 - 21:00
Make the most of your Giant Lanterns visit!
