Candid creatures: Your May at the zoo
Posted 30 May 2025 in Edinburgh Zoo

We love seeing your photographs of our animals, whether you’re a dedicated wildlife photographer or someone who just likes capturing cuteness on a smartphone. Not only do your snaps help us to celebrate the diversity of Edinburgh Zoo’s animals, but give us a glimpse into their quirky, charming characteristics.
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A flying visit to @EdinburghZoo on Friday to catch up on the #penguin chicks. 🐧 🏴 #animalphotography #zoophotography #gentoopenguin #rockhopperpenguin @rzss pic.twitter.com/IwSPgd7mUJ
— Bryan (@edin1981) May 26, 2025
@EdinburghZoo had an amazing keeper experience with you on Tuesday. Wonderful time all round pic.twitter.com/bR2ITXQPLs
— Shaun Croft (@shauncroft1985) May 29, 2025
Baby hippo - haggis. 🤩🫶 Loving my visit today @EdinburghZoo pic.twitter.com/OD0I5IOl0G
— MC 🇯🇵🇺🇦 (@m_c_hammer82) May 23, 2025
At @EdinburghZoo today, these rascals having a good time 🤭😅😂 pic.twitter.com/GXTEwNAj3I
— Kev 🤙🏻 (@nufc_kev) May 16, 2025
Love a wee day out @EdinburghZoo pic.twitter.com/o5MpdAjNvC
— John Cochrane (@MrCScience) May 5, 2025
That’s all for May's round-up, thank you to all our wonderful visitors who shared their pictures with us on social media. Don’t forget to tag us on social media when you visit in June for your chance to see your pictures in next month’s roundup!