Is Edinburgh Zoo opened?

Edinburgh Zoo is open seven days a week to visitors from across the UK in line with current Scottish Government guidance. Your visit will be different to normal as we take measures to ensure the safety of our visitors, staff and animals. For the latest visitor information, please visit our FAQ page.

Is Edinburgh Zoo open coronavirus?

For your safety, we have introduced a range of measures which include postponing feed of the day and the penguin parade. While most of the zoo is now open to visitors, our saki monkey and lemur walkthroughs will remain closed due to the high-risk of Covid-19 to primates.

Has Edinburgh Zoo closed?

The Edinburgh Zoo is to close until further notice, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has announced.

Do I need to book to see the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo?

> Do I need to book tickets to see the giant pandas? There is currently no requirement to pre-book a viewing time slot for pandas.

Who opened Edinburgh Zoo?

Edinburgh Zoo is owned by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). The Society was founded in March 1909, and the Zoo opened in July 1913. Set in 82 acres of sloping parkland, the Zoo is situated three miles to the west of Edinburgh city centre.

When did Edinburgh Zoo open after lockdown?

As current Scottish Government guidance means we can open our gates to provide a safe, outdoor environment for City of Edinburgh residents, we are reopening the zoo on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting Friday 26 February.

Are the pandas still at Edinburgh Zoo?

Scotland will remain home to the UK’s only giant pandas for two more years following an agreement to extend their stay with the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo.

Do you pay extra to see pandas at Edinburgh Zoo?

No extra to pay.

Is parking free at Edinburgh Zoo?

Our car park is currently free to use and has been very popular, which means it can fill up early in the day, especially during busier periods such as school holidays. You will also find two electric car charging points in the zoo’s main car park in dedicated parking bays which are free to use.