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

April – Sep 2025 | Selected dates

10:00 - 16:00

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

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.

Open Air Theatre

Sold out

14 Jul 2025

18:00 - 21:00

British Sign Language Edinburgh Zoo Tour

10 Aug and 17 Aug 2025

09:00 - 10:30

Join us at Edinburgh Zoo for a British Sign Language tour this August!

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!

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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)