Daily talks
Curious about animals? Make the most of your visit to Edinburgh Zoo by attending one of our daily animal talks and encounters!
Talks and tours are subject to change and are located at the featured animal enclosure unless stated otherwise.
12pm – Meerkats
Discover why our meerkats are far more terrifying than they seem! Did you know – a mob of meerkats is led by a dominant female, who rules with an iron paw? Watch out for… our meerkats digging out delicious juicy bugs from the sand.
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12:45pm – Living Links
Discover why our monkeys rub onions all over themselves - who wouldn't want to smell of onion?
Did you know – one of our capuchins, Kato, was rescued from the pet trade. He has a more enriched life here at Edinburgh Zoo
Watch out for… our monkeys wiggling their ears and shaking branches, along with a wide variety of other expressions and behaviours!
2:15pm – Rhinos
Discover how our chubby unicorns are ecosystem engineers, fundamentally reshaping the environment around them! Did you know – our rhino weighs around two tonnes (that’s still only ¾ the weight of a blue whale’s tongue!)? Watch out for… Qabid enjoying a mud bath.
2:30pm – Penguins
Discover why ocean conservation is critical to the pitter-patter of penguin feet!
Did you know – gentoo penguins are the fastest penguins in the world, swimming at a zippy 22mph?
Watch out for… our ‘Very Important Penguin’, Sir Nils Olav, who is a knighted member of the Norwegian Guard!
3:30pm – Walk Tiny Trek
Discover how these tiny monkeys survive against the many predators of the rainforest!
Did you know – A tiger's stipes help them camoflauge in the wild?
Watch out for… the illusive Scottish wildcat!
Talks will start at the tiger tunnel.
