Zoological Park Description
Edinburgh's zoo was founded in 1913. It extends for an area of about 80 acres/32ha in Corstorphine Road. This, the largest zoo in Scotland, can boast a collection of over 2,000 animals including lions, tigers, leopards, Scottish wildcats, Highland cattle, brown bears, polar bears, gorillas, Californian sea lions, antelopes, hippopotamuses, camels, guanacos, kangaroos, reptiles, flamingos and a very wide collection of birds. The penguin colony is thought to be the largest in the world.
Hobbies & Activities category: Zoo or animal collection
Address
Edinburgh Zoo
Murrayfield
Edinburgh EH12 6TS
United Kingdom
Hours
April 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
October 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 1 to February 28
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed16:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
March 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult8.00
Child 14 & under5.00
Family30.00
Senior4.50
Students5.00
Child 3 & underFREE
All values are in local currency.
Tips
Animal handling and other activites at Easter and summer holidays.
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Typical Visit
5 hours
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