EDINBURGH ZOO

Edinburgh Zoo is the most engaging tourist attraction in Scotland as it has a variety of species for visitors to discover. It is home to over 1,000 rare and endangered animals. The Zoo is packed full of fun and unusual things or activities, including watching the penguins take a stroll and meet the world’s only Knighted penguin, Sir Nils Olav. Enjoy throughout the day as you learn about the brilliant birds, super strong but soft sun bears, and mischievous meerkats. Watch the Sumatran tiger walk on an amazing glass viewing tunnel right over your head in Tiger Tracks.

Edinburgh Zoo was formerly known as Scottish National Zoological Park and was opened in 1913 with a design that provided a spacious, natural environment for the animals. Visitors can admire the Zoo has a strong focus on biodiversity, breeding, conservation, sustainability, environmental education, and scientific research It is one of the leading conservation charities and it is home to over 1,000 rare and endangered species including chimpanzees, Indian Rhinos, sun bears- UK's only koalas and the first Giant Pandas that came in UK for 17 years. It is set up over 82 acres of beautiful parkland and is full of incredible species.

The zoo is home to the UK's only two giant pandas, namely Tian and Yang Guang, who arrived in December 2011. How about enjoying the penguin parade? Enjoy the penguin parade every day at 2.15 pm exclusively in Edinburgh Zoo. Edinburgh Zoo is not only a place to have fun but also to gain insights into the different species and you can also explore the program of educational events and activities from keeper talks. Edinburgh Zoo is the right place for you to spend the day if you are looking for a peaceful day away from the bustling city or to spend the day with your loved ones.

Highlights

• Explore one of Europe's leading centers of conservation, education, and research. The zoo has been set up over 82 acres of parkland.
• Discover over 1,000 rare and endangered animals that the Edinburgh Zoo has to offer. Edinburgh Zoo is a perfect place for a family day out as it offers a variety of engaging activities.
• Come face to face with the UK’s only giant pandas and enjoy feeding the penguins from your own hands. Visit the place at 2.15 pm to witness the cute penguins taking a walk.
• There are many more endangered animals to discover at Edinburgh Zoo including Siberian tigers, Pygmy Hippos and Red Pandas.
• Get up close to monkeys, wallabies, lemurs, and pelicans in their walkthrough habitats or in their daily animal-handling sessions and explore reptiles, amphibians, and insects in the place called Wee Beasties.