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

Selected dates | Jan 2026 – Jun 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!  

New Parent social

Selected dates | Jan 2026 – Mar 2026

10:30 - 11:45

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

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! 

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

15 Mar 2026

14:30 - 17:00

Treating mum this Mother’s Day? Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea in Mansion House!

Zoo-fari Tours

25 Jan – 15 Mar | Selected dates

15:00 - 16:00

Join us for a one-hour afternoon tour to learn amazing new facts about the species’ we care for!

Easter Egg-splorer Trail

Saturday 4 – Sunday 19 April

10:00 - 17:00

Join us this April to egg-splore our family friendly easter trail at Edinburgh 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)