Spooky season at Edinburgh Zoo
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This October, Edinburgh Zoo transforms into a world of autumnal magic, eerie adventures and frightfully good fun for all ages. From pumpkin-filled animal enrichment to after-dark thrills, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
📅 When: October 2025
📍 Where: Edinburgh Zoo
🎟 Tickets: Tickets for bookable events are available now, scroll down for more information
Don’t miss out on an enchanting day out at Edinburgh Zoo this October!
Bring the little monsters along for a day of pumpkin carving fun. Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 October only, until pumpkins last!
✨ For families
Carve a treat!
Get up close with our diverse collection of bones and meet some of our resident serpentines over a delicious Halloween supper!
🌙 For adults
Skulls and Snakes Supper
Our Wicked Encounters get you up close and personal with some fascinating creatures. Included in your entry to the zoo!
🐾 For all
Wicked EncountersConservation Spotlight
Every laugh, scare and pumpkin carved helps us protect wildlife here in Scotland and across the globe. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a wildlife conservation charity and every ticket sold supports our conservation efforts from saving Scotland’s wildcats to protecting giant armadillos in Brazil.
When you join us this spooky season, you’re not just making memories… you’re making a difference.
More ways support RZSSHeading up north this Autumn?
Visit Highland Wildlife Park to carve up a pumpkin, cure your creepy-crawly concerns in our Creep Calm workshop or join one of our Junior Highland Keeper experience sessions for children aged 8–15 eager to learn what life as a zoo keeper is like!
More events at Highland Wildlife Park