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Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Sumatran tiger walking through foliage at Edinburgh Zoo.
Visitors observing primate skeletons at an exhibit in Edinburgh Zoo.
Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus in front of historic buildings on a city street.
Visitors with map preparing to board red HOHO bus.

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10:00am - 06:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

4.5/5

(392)

Lillian  Specker

Lillian

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
This was such a fun day out - for adults and children alike! Despite it being the summer holidays, not too crowded and entry queues moved quickly. Managed to see all the exhibits with a few good stops for decent food and ice cream too. Really well-maintained enclosures and loved the emphasis on conservation and education for the kids. Maps and signage easy to follow, nice gift shop too. The otters were a highlight, as was the dinosaur trail! Only suggestion would be to have more refillable water stations around the place. Will definitely be back when next in Edinburgh!
Sheila C McKay

Sheila

Jul 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Took our five year old granddaughter for a visit - I had been when I was a child so it was lovely to be back. We loved it, but found the signposting not so good and couldn't find some of the animals! The facilities are very good with plenty shade (it was a hot day), toilets, cafes and the animal enclosures are very user friendly. Spent some time talking to one of the keepers at the penguins and she was really informative. All in all it was a good experience and the zoo is obviously very well taken care of in all respects.
Siu Pun LEE

Siu

Jul 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The Zoo is really good. We mostly can see different animals, but it is not necessary to walk through a long distance. Thus, it is best suitable for the elders and people not be able to walk over a long time. Even some animals are missing owing to the construction stages, the experience is amazing. However, the signages for indication of different animals may be made more clearer to the customers such as the locations, e.g. giraff or lion and kangeroos.
    • Hop between city landmarks and then spend hours with giant pandas and penguins. One ticket, two standout Edinburgh experiences you can enjoy your way.

    • Visit one of Scotland’s top wildlife attractions with diverse species like Amur tigers, sun bears, and penguins in spacious, custom-designed enclosures.

    • Ride open-top buses across three themed routes with commentary in 9+ languages, live guides, headphones, and discounts at top Edinburgh landmarks.

  • Edinburgh Zoo

    • Standard entry tickets to Edinburgh Zoo

    Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

    • 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour of Edinburgh

    • Access to 3 routes: City sightseeing tour, Edinburgh tour, Regal tour

    • Audio commentary in English, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Scottish, German, Portuguese, Spanish & Chinese (City Sightseeing & Edinburgh tours)

    • English-speaking guide (Edinburgh tour)

    • Discounts at the Royal Botanic Garden, Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyroodhouse & more (full list here)

    • Headphones (Regal tour)

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from United States, Germany, Australia and over 41 countries have loved this experience

    Taras Hryhoruk

    Taras

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    compactly one next to the other if possible, easy to use online map, everything is well done and most importantly like children. A wonderful zoo. Thank you
    lisa newlands

    Lisa

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Seeing alot of animals that you wouldn't normally see every day was fab. Monkey enclosure was closed which was a shame. We spent 3 hours and also a meal whilst there. It was a very hot day so the kids were getting tired and grumpy otherwise we probably would have spent a little more time there. My older child with us was the map reader nick named " the sat nav" he's nearly 12 so gave him good practice at map reading.
    Christopher Rooney

    Christopher

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Just an amazing day with my daughter fantastic place with lots of amazing animals to see. My daughter especially loved watching the sloths getting fed. Highly recomemend to any animal lovers as the place is absolutely amazing.
    Dennis Fowley

    Dennis

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Best zoo I've been to so far! Animals loved happy, healthy and enriched. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful! Would absolutely come back if visiting Edinburgh again!
    Deanna T Hunter

    Deanna

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    We had a lovely chilled out time at the zoo with lots of beautiful animals to see ..it was very clean and the animals looked well looked after
  • See over 1,000 animals and iconic city sights with one flexible combo. Edinburgh Zoo plus a hop-on hop-off tour across three city routes, all in one ticket.

    Getting started

    Kick things off at Edinburgh Zoo or hop on the bus at any stop. Just show your mobile ticket at the zoo entrance or when you board. Arrive early if you want more time to explore, but the schedule is totally up to you.

    What to expect

    Edinburgh Zoo

    Meet animals from all over the world at Scotland’s most famous zoo. Spread across 86 acres, it’s full of natural habitats, interactive zones, and rare species.

    Features:

    • Wide variety of animals: See Sumatran tigers, red pandas, penguins, primates, reptiles and more in spacious, thoughtfully designed enclosures.

    • Conservation focus: Learn about endangered species and how the zoo supports global wildlife efforts through breeding, research and public education.

    • Family-friendly exhibits: Wander through trails, watch daily keeper talks, and enjoy kid-friendly spaces and close-up animal encounters.

    Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

    Explore Edinburgh’s top spots with ease on open-top double-decker buses. With three different routes and 15+ stops, you’ll cover history, views, and landmarks.

    Features:

    • Three routes, one ticket: Visit the Royal Botanic Garden, Holyrood Palace, Grassmarket and museums with easy stops across the city on three themed tours.

    • Flexible sightseeing: Hop on and off whenever you like. Stay longer at your favorites or just ride the full loop to take it all in.

    • Guided insights: Choose from multilingual audio or live guides, depending on the route, and grab handy discounts at several city attractions.

  • Edinburgh Zoo

    Monday10:00am - 06:00pm
    Tuesday10:00am - 06:00pm
    Wednesday10:00am - 06:00pm
    Thursday10:00am - 06:00pm
    Friday10:00am - 06:00pm
    Saturday10:00am - 06:00pm
    Sunday10:00am - 06:00pm
  • What to bring

    Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh bus tour

    • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

    What’s not allowed

    Edinburgh Zoo

    • Sharp metallic tools or objects, alcohol, drones, radios, scooters, bikes, rollerblades or skates and glass items are not allowed on this experience.

    • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

    • Safety is a priority, so guests under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a guardian.

    • Smoking is not allowed, including e-cigarettes.

    Accessibility

    Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh bus tour

    • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

    Edinburgh Zoo

    • This experience is pram/stroller accessible.

    Edinburgh bus tour

    • Mobility scooters are allowed if folded and stored as luggage.

    • Low-floor ramps are available for easy access.

    • Screens are conveniently available on the lower decks of City Sightseeing and Regal route buses.

    Additional information

    Edinburgh Zoo

    • Facilities: parking.

    • Visitors wearing costumes might be asked to remove them for safety.

    • Re-entry after entering isn’t permitted without park authority approval.

    • The park may close in extreme weather; tickets will be valid for a later visit.

    Edinburgh bus tour

    • Great news! If you're traveling with children aged 15 and under, they can hop on board for free with the 24-hour ticket.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point. Students must show a valid Student ID.

    Ticket redemption point

    Edinburgh Zoo

    • Address: 134 Corstorphine Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 6TS, United Kingdom.

    Get directions to the redemption point

    3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

    • Please check your final voucher for boarding point details and other specific instructions.

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