Edinburgh Zoo
Located on the outskirts of downtown Edinburgh, the Zoo is the largest wild animal attraction in Scotland. Edinburgh Zoo is home to more than 1,000 animals, including rare and endangered species, exciting attractions, educational programs, and casual restaurants. Edinburgh Zoo opened in 1913 and is owned by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.
Edinburgh Zoo Attractions:
While the 1,000+ animals are the star attractions of the Zoo, the zoo offers a fun mix of attractions for all ages. Feed and interact with beautiful lorikeet birds in the Rainbow Landings exhibit. Resident animals perform remarkable stunts in the Animal Antics show, while the popular Penguin Parade is a daily favorite that puts guests up close to Rockhopper, King and Gentoo penguins. The Edinburgh Zoo is home to the world's biggest penguin enclosure. Another attraction that is unique to Edinburgh Zoo is the koala bears. Edinburgh Zoo is the only facility of its kind in the UK to house koala bears. Edinburgh Zoo serves as the male koala holding facility for an innovative breeding program.
Stay with Smart City Hostels and explore the Zoo: Edinburgh Zoo is one of the top attractions in Edinburgh. A fun outing for families and youth groups, the Zoo offers a variety of interesting activities that celebrate nature and wildlife through engaging presentations. Smart City Hostels, located in the Edinburgh city centre is located just over three miles from Edinburgh Zoo. In addition to fantastic rates on Edinburgh accommodation and a convenient location near popular attractions, Smart City Hotels offers such cost-saving amenities as a self-service kitchen that's perfect for preparing picnic lunches or a satisfying evening meal. Find the best deals online for Smart City Hostels accommodation.
Edinburgh Zoo Hilltop Safari:
Explore Edinburgh Zoo from the comfort of our open-air Hilltop Safari vehicles. Choose from one-way or round-trip transport aboard the free shuttle. Hilltop Safari driver provides entertaining and educational narratives on zoo attractions, animals and facilities. Tours last approximately half an hour. Space is limited aboard the Hilltop Safari. Edinburgh Zoo operates two shuttles during busy seasons and only one in the winter.
Visit Edinburgh Zoo:
Edinburgh Zoo is open daily, excluding Christmas Day. Operating hours are from 9am. Closing times vary depending on season. Save time and book your Edinburgh Zoo tickets online. Zoo tickets purchased online are valid for 90 days from the purchase date.
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