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!  

Summer School

30 June – 1 Aug 2025

09:00 - 15:30

During Summer School, children discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature. 

Summer CAT

Sold out

30 June – 25 Jul 2025

09:00 - 15:30

Summer CAT is based out of Edinburgh Zoo’s Wildlife Garden where children spend all day outside getting mucky and getting hands on with conservation.

Open Air Theatre

Sold out

14 Jul 2025

18:00 - 21:00

Summer Explorers

16 July – 7 August | Selected dates

10:00 - 13:00

Our Summer Explorers sessions aim to deepen nature connections for younger audiences through visiting our animals and unique spaces at Edinburgh Zoo!

Tea and Talks

11 June – 9 Sep 2025 | Selected dates

11:00 - 12:00

Join us to enjoy a natter and a brew at the 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)