Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Tickets





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Visit one of Scotland’s top wildlife attractions, home to 2,500 animals including big cats, primates, birds, reptiles, and rare mammals.
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Observe elusive species like Asiatic lions, sloth bears and pygmy hippos in custom-built habitats created to match their native ecosystems and behaviours.
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Take part in special events including keeper talks, family trails, and hands-on exhibits tied to international days like Conservation Day.
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Join ongoing efforts to protect wildlife as the zoo works to recover 50 endangered or critically threatened species worldwide.
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With easy 10-min access from the city centre, you can visit the zoo at your ease, stay as long as you like and explore at your own speed!
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- Standard entry tickets to Edinburgh Zoo
You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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SoloVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5We had such a wonderful day at Edinburgh Zoo! 🐧🦁 My son absolutely loves animals, so this was one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland. There is so much to see, the grounds are beautiful, and we really enjoyed taking our time exploring together. The staff were friendly and the whole experience was very well organised. Definitely worth visiting, especially with children. A lovely day and some very special memories for us. ❤️MMiss Elizabeth B
FamilyVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5Having booked the tickets made entry to the zoo quicker and cheaper. The highlight was seeing the recenly born baby animals, like the capybara and sloth. I also saw the armadillo for the first time.KKaren S
FamilyVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5Very easy entry, no long queues, staff are fantastic with the children. Buying tickets through Headout ( first time Iv used them) saved us sone money too so that's always a plusDDavid N
FamilyVerified bookingAug 20265/5I think it was the animals and keepers rather than your ticketing system that made for a nice day out of the bustle of the Festivals. But your ticket did work so that is goodMMatt W
FamilyVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5We had a fab time at Edinburgh zoo! When we first got through the entrance the first animal we saw was the Red Panda, and a helpful staff member told us all about him, his personality and his friend (who was off on an adventure to hopefully have a baby!). This carried on into the rest of the trip as we had several very helpful and friendly staff members come over and talk to us about the animals or exhibits we were looking at, which was really nice to see and very appreciated! The penguins were really fun, there's windows around the back of their area and if you wander down there, the ones swimming enjoy interacting with you - we stayed there for about 20 minutes playing hide and seek between the windows with one curious little penguin. We had lunch in the Grasslands restaurant and while the app to order was running a little slow (could have been my phone too!), a server saw and came over to take our order instead, she was also very lovely and helpful. The prices at the restaurant were very fair and also included a free child's meal with 2 adults - bonus! The food was also gorgeous and there's a decent range including vegetarian options. There's so many animals to see, you'll burn off a fair few calories getting round them all but you can easily spend several hours here. A really fun, very insightful and very fairly priced day out!
Edinburgh Zoo is such a fun day out. You get to see over 2,500 animals, learn about wildlife conservation, and roam around at your own pace.
Getting started
The Edinburgh Zoo is a short 10-minute drive from the city, whether you drive down in a car or hop on a public transport. Just head to the main entrance, show your ticket, and you’re in. Grab a map or check the digital guide so you don’t miss anything cool. You’ve got the whole day to explore how you like.
What to expect
Run by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, the zoo’s not just about animals—it’s a place where conservation meets curiosity. You’ll see amazing species and learn how the zoo helps protect them, both here and around the world.
Features
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Wildlife variety: Spot everything from giraffes and tigers to pygmy hippos, sloths, and Scotland’s only koalas.
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Real conservation: Find out how the zoo is working to save 50 species from extinction, with projects both onsite and globally.
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Interactive exhibits: Dive into hands-on zones and keeper talks that explain what goes into caring for rare animals.
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Events year-round: There’s always something happening, from otter days to animal-themed trails and fun family shows.
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What to bring
- Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
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Sharp metallic tools or objects, alcohol, drones, radios, scooters, bikes, rollerblades or skates and glass items are not allowed on this experience.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
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Safety is a priority, so guests under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a guardian.
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Smoking is not allowed, including e-cigarettes.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
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Facilities: parking.
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Visitors wearing costumes might be asked to remove them for safety.
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Re-entry after entering isn’t permitted without park authority approval.
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The park may close in extreme weather; tickets will be valid for a later visit.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point. Students must show a valid student ID.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Ticket redemption point
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Show your ticket at Edinburgh Zoo.
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Address: 134 Corstorphine Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 6TS, United Kingdom.
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