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Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World

Zoo & Safari Park · Midlothian, Scotland

Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World is a zoo & safari park in Midlothian, Scotland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £10 · Child £7.50 · Family £32
The official page showed only an outdated price list without amounts, so the figures here are estimates.
Opening timesOpen 7 days all year except 25-26 Dec and 1 Jan. Summer 9.30am-5.30pm; winter 10am-5pm. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek.
Best agesAll ages; toddlers love it
If it rainsMostly outdoor; indoor houses give shelter
Money saverBook online; picnic areas save a lot; look for annual-pass break-even at 2 visits.
Top tipsSee the butterflies first, then the insect zoo.
What to packWellies in wet weather, picnic, sun cream, pram or carrier

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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