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Edinburgh Zoo

Zoo & Safari Park · Edinburgh, Scotland · 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS

Edinburgh Zoo is a zoo & safari park in Edinburgh, 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 £30–£32.50 · Child £20.60–£24.50 · Family £101.20
Listed prices: online adult £30, child 3-15 £20.60 (gate £32.50 / £24.50); under-3 free; no family ticket (2+2 = £101.20). Corstorphine Road EH12 6TS.
Opening timesNov-Feb 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm); Oct and Mar 10am-5pm; Apr-Sep 10am-6pm. Closed Christmas Day.
Best time to goWeekday mornings in spring and early autumn. Penguin Parade timing matters.
School holiday tipLate August works well for English/Welsh visitors, but the Edinburgh Festival raises demand; early July is the Scottish peak.
Best agesAll ages; steep hillside site
All ages.
If it rainsMostly outdoors with some indoor houses
ParkingVery limited car parking spaces, according to the official page. (Not stated)
FoodTwo restaurants, a café and several kiosks with hot and cold food, snacks and drinks.
Money saverBook online; RZSS membership also covers the Highland Wildlife Park
Top tipsArrive at opening and head to the pandas or penguin parade, then work downhill. Use the shuttle on steep sections and bring a picnic.
What to packComfortable shoes, waterproofs, pram

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