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

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!  

Creep Calm Workshops

7 Sept – 28 Sept 2025 | Selected dates

14:00 - 17:30

At the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), we love spiders, but we recognise that not everyone does!

New Parent social

Sold out

Selected dates | Sep 2025 – Nov 2025

10:30 - 12:00

Our New Parent socials are created for new parents looking to spend some time at the zoo and build their community.

Wild Learning

Various dates

11:00 - 14:00

Learn something wild at Edinburgh Zoo’s Wild Learning workshops, where children can take part in a range of exciting activities and experimental play in our Wildlife Garden.  

CAT Saturdays Programme

Selected dates | 13 Sep 2025 – 13 June 2026

09:30 - 16:30

CAT (Conservation Action Team) is all about having fun while learning about conservation! 

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!

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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)