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Edinburgh Zoo is part of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, a registered charity. The aim is: "to inspire and excite our visitors with the wonder of living animals, and so to promote the conservation of threatened species and habitats."
Edinburgh Zoo opened in 1913, in leafy hillside parkland just ten minutes from the centre of Edinburgh. Recognised as one of the world's leading zoos, it is involved in many conservation breeding programmes, and gives the highest priority to the welfare, both physical and behavioural, of the animals in its care.
The Zoo in Winter:Even when the weather's cold or rainy, there's always so much to see and do at Edinburgh Zoo! There are numerous animal talks which happen daily, giving visitors 
the opportunity to learn more about their favourite animals. The famous 'Penguin Parade' takes place daily, where our penguins take a stroll (or a waddle!) around the outside their enclosure. Also be sure to check out the world's largest chimpanzee enclosure, Budongo Trail and learn about our nearest relatives; or choose to touch the rainbow and feed our beautiful rainbow lorikeet birds in our Australian themed walk-through aviary. There are also animal handling opportunities in our 'Close Encounters sessions.
The Zoo in Summer:There are so many exciting events and activities taking place throughout the day that the only problem for you is which ones to choose! A full timetable of the events is available at the zoo when you arrive, but please visit our website for further details on these events. There are also numerous playgrounds and picnic areas overlooking the city of Edinburgh that a visit to the Zoo in the summer makes a magical day out!
General Information:
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Opening Times
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(2008 times)
Open every day of the year - even Christmas Day! - from 9.00am and close at the following times: April-September 6.00pm, October and March 5.00pm, November-February 4.30pm.
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Admission Charges
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(2008 prices)
Adult £11.50; Child (age 3-14) £8.00; Child under 3 Free; Senior Citizen £10.00; Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) £35.00.Group discount available. Car Park £2.00 Coaches Free. |
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Directions
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By Train: There are two trains stations in Edinburgh city, Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh Haymarket Station. From these stations the buses listed below will take you to Edinburgh Zoo. By Bus: Lothian Buses from Princes Street, Edinburgh city centre: 12, 26, 31. X48 Ingliston Park and Ride, 100 Airlink. Citylink services: 900 Glasgow to Edinburgh, 909 Stirling to Edinburgh, 904 East Kilbride to Edinburgh. By Car: From the south - on the A1, A68 or A702 When you reach the City Bypass (A720) turn left, following signs for Edinburgh north and west. Follow the by-pass for 13 miles (from the A1), 11 miles (from the A68) or 6 miles (from the A702) until the end of the bypass. At the huge Gogarburn roundabout, take the right hand lane, and turn right, following signs for Edinburgh city centre (A8). Follow this road for approx 2.5 miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn. From the south west - on the A70 Approaching Edinburgh, at the village of Currie, turn left at the Post Office following signs for Hermiston and Heriot Watt University. Follow this road for 1.5 miles, then turn right onto the A71 towards the city centre for a further 1.5 miles. At the first roundabout, turn left onto the City Bypass (A720) and head north for 2 miles. At the huge Gogarburn roundabout, take the right hand lane, and turn right, following signs for Edinburgh city centre (A8). Follow this road for approx 2.5 miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn. From the south west - on the A71 Heading towards Edinburgh, turn left onto the City Bypass (A720) following signs for Edinburgh north. Follow this for 2 miles, until the end of the bypass. At the huge Gogarburn roundabout, take the right hand lane, and turn right, following signs for Edinburgh city centre (A8). Follow this road for approx 2.5 miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn. From the west - on the M8 Travelling east on the M8, leave the motorway at Junction 1 onto the City Bypass (A720). Follow this for 1.5 miles, until the end of the bypass at the huge Gogarburn roundabout. Take the right hand lane, and turn right, following signs for Edinburgh city centre (A8). Follow this road for approx 2.5 miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn. From the airport - on the A8 Follow signs for Edinburgh city centre, turning left onto the A8. On the dual carriageway, take the right hand land for City Centre, and follow the underpass at the huge Gogarburn roundabout. Follow this road for approx 3 more miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn. From the north west - on the M9 Leave the motorway at Junction 1, following signs for the Airport (A8). On the dual carriageway, take the right hand land for City Centre, and follow the underpass at the huge Gogarburn roundabout. Follow this road for approx 3 more miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn. From the north, Forth Road Bridge - on the M90 Continue on the A90 towards Edinburgh city centre, for 5 miles. At the Cramond roundabout, turn right onto the A902 for a further 1.5 miles. At the Maybury Junction, turn left onto the A8 following signs for city centre. Follow this road for a further 2 miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn. |
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Edinburgh Zoo Postcode for SatNav: EH12 6TS |
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