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.
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!
Ocean Explorers Breakfast Event
Saturday 12 September
09:00 - 10:30
Join us for a paw-some breakfast with a special appearance from Captain Barnacles and Kwazzi Kitten!
CAT Saturdays Programme
Selected dates | Sep 2026 – Jun 2027
09:30 - 16:30
CAT (Conservation Action Team) is all about having fun while learning about conservation!
Octonauts are coming to Edinburgh Zoo
Saturday 12 September
11:00 - 15:30
Captain Barnacles and Kwazzi Kitten are visiting Edinburgh Zoo!
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!
