
Giant panda update and FAQ
We know lots of you have questions about giant panda breeding and the species’ future at Edinburgh Zoo. Please do read our FAQs for the latest information.
ViewText ZOO plus the amount you’d like to donate to 70085 (e.g. ZOO5 to donate £5) to help your favourite animals at this difficult time*
Find more ways to help"Over one hundred penguins live here at Penguin’s Rock in Edinburgh Zoo - we're home to gentoo, king and rockhopper penguins. As we approach the end of summer, our penguins will begin their annual moult. At this time the penguins will grow in a whole new layer of feathers and the old feathers will fall off. This is known as a 'catastrophic' moult in penguins because they can do this in only 2 weeks!
“You may spot Kevin, our naughtiest penguin, who has a lifetime ban from the penguin parade for pecking at our visitors!
“It costs £165 a day to feed our penguin colony. Thanks to everyone who has already donated to help our penguins during this difficult time, it’s such a wonderful thing to do and makes a big difference."
It’s impossible to overstate the impact of Covid-19 closures on Edinburgh Zoo. Being closed cuts off 90% of the funds needed by our dedicated keepers and vets to care for thousands of animals. If you can, please consider a donation to support our survival fund.
Thank you for helping Edinburgh Zoo survive, so our animals can thrive!
You can also text ZOO plus the amount you’d like to donate to 70085 (e.g. ZOO10 to donate £10)*.
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Help feed the animals you love now!
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We would like to say thank you to IndigoVision. Without their expertise we would not have been able to provide this incredible 24 hour live view of the penguins. If you would like to find out more about IndigoVision and their Intelligent Video Solutions please visit www.indigovision.com.
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Support UsWe know lots of you have questions about giant panda breeding and the species’ future at Edinburgh Zoo. Please do read our FAQs for the latest information.
ViewHRH Prince Philip was a pioneer for nature conservation and an immense supporter of wildlife and the environment throughout his life.
ViewThe last 12 months have been incredibly difficult for your zoo. Every day we need thousand of pounds just to feed and care for the animals you love, including our giant pandas. We can’t and won’t compromise on their care.
If you can, please help to look after Yang Guang and the rest of our amazing animals with a donation today.