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

Let's celebrate some mam-MOTH milestones!

23 Jun 2026

18:00 - 19:00

Join George, our Conservation Manager, as she talks about the incredible invertebrates we work with here at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.

We've snail-ed it!

25 Jun 2026

13:00 - 14:00

Join Craig, one of our Senior Animal Keepers, as he talks about the perilous plight of Partula snails.

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?

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!  

Summer School

29 June – 31 July 2026

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

29 June – 24 Jul 2026

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.

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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)