Edinburgh Zoo
Attraction
4.3 (11904 reviews)
Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides.
134 Corstorphine Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 6TS, UK
+44 131 334 9171
Did You Know?
Acres of Wonder
Edinburgh Zoo sprawls across a vast 82 acres, offering a diverse range of habitats for its animal residents.
A Century of Wildlife
Established in 1913, Edinburgh Zoo has been a beloved attraction for over a century, captivating visitors with its incredible animal collection.
Popular Destination
Edinburgh Zoo welcomes over 600,000 visitors annually, making it one of Scotland's most popular paid-for tourist attractions.
Penguin Paradise
Edinburgh Zoo is famous for its penguin colony, with a massive pool named 'Penguins Rock' that houses gentoo, king, and northern rockhopper penguins.
Highlights from Reviews
• Excellent Animal Welfare
Animals are consistently described as happy, well-cared for, and living in spacious, thoughtfully designed, and natural habitats.
• Friendly Helpful Staff
Staff and volunteers are frequently praised for being brilliant, friendly, helpful, informative, and passionate.
• Wide Variety of Animals
The zoo offers a great range of animals and exhibits, with many visitors enjoying the diversity and interesting viewpoints.
• Clean Well-Maintained
The zoo is noted for being immaculate, very clean, well-maintained, and having clean facilities including restaurants and toilets.
• Magical Lantern Event
The Giant Lanterns exhibit is highlighted as an amazing, stunning, well-organized, and magical experience, especially for families.
