Zoos

Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Tickets

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10:00am - 6:00pm

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4.7/5(769)

Hamida K

Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
The enjoyment of the zoo started from the entrance itself the atmosphere the tightness of the place so clean uncomfortable amazing job I visited so many zoo in the world and this is the best one ever and I guess the location made of it all amazing job. I enjoyed all the watch of the animals specially red pandas and the beautiful koala with all my love, Hamida.❤️🌹

Matt W

Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We 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!

Nidal A

Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We 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. ❤️

Dana A

Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The zoo is a wonderful outing for anyone, kids or otherwise. There is a lot of uphill and downhill walking so factor that in. The app is very helpful in navigating the huge space and the playgrounds were incredible. There are also some food and beverage options to satisfy. Though the entry line was long, they processed it fast! Book tickets online to make that even faster.

Lee M

Family
Verified booking
Last week
All 5 of us (3 adults, 2 children) had an amazing day at the Zoo. I thought it was very well laid out and the animals all seemed to be well looked after. The penguins and the capybaras were wonderful, and we spent a while watching them. Fabulous day out. We will be back.

Miss Elizabeth B

Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Having 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.
    • Visit one of Scotland’s top wildlife attractions, home to 2,500 animals including big cats, primates, birds, reptiles, and rare mammals.

    • Observe elusive species like Asiatic lions, sloth bears and pygmy hippos in custom-built habitats created to match their native ecosystems and behaviours.

    • Take part in special events including keeper talks, family trails, and hands-on exhibits tied to international days like Conservation Day.

    • Join ongoing efforts to protect wildlife as the zoo works to recover 50 endangered or critically threatened species worldwide.

    • 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!

    • 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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    What our guests say

    Nidal A

    Solo
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    We 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. ❤️

    Miss Elizabeth B

    Family
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    Having 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.

    Karen S

    Family
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    Very 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 plus

    David N

    Family
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    I 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 good

    Sharon L

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Aug 2026
    Seamless entry with tickets on the app. We loved our visit. I got a workout on all the steep hills, but it was well worth it.

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