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Chimpanzee in Edinburgh Zoo dies after fight breaks out in ape enclosure
It said the fight was caused by aggressive behaviour that “occurs in the wild, especially around breeding time when females are in season and when males are challenging for dominance of the ...
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Edinburgh Zoo chimp dies after suffering severe injuries in fight
A chimpanzee has died at Edinburgh Zoo after it was severely injured in a troop fight. Staff tried to intervene to separate the primates but they were unable to save 31-year-old Rene. A second ...
16 hours ago
Have an un-fur-gettable day out at Edinburgh Zoo, home to over 2,500 incredible animals from around the world! The zoo is a gateway to the natural world, where you can experience nature, learn about the challenges facing wildlife and discover how our wildlife conservation charity is working to save animals from extinction. Meet our animals
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Edinburgh Zoo was the first zoo in the world to house and breed penguins. It is the only zoo in Britain to house Queensland koalas and, until December 2023, giant pandas.
Plan your unforgettable visit to Edinburgh Zoo. Explore diverse habitats, encounter amazing animals, and support vital conservation efforts.
Edinburgh Zoo is set in 82 acres of sloping parkland and is situated three miles to the west of Edinburgh city centre. It is home to over 1,000 rare and endangered animals, including chimpanzees, sun bears, Indian Rhinos, the UK's only koalas and the first Giant Pandas in the UK for 17 years.
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Discover everything you need to know about Edinburgh Zoo with this complete visitor guide. Address: 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS. Opening Hours: April – September: 10 am to 6 pm. October and March: 10 am to 5 pm. November – February: 10 am to 4 pm.
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Home to over 2,500 rare and endangered animals, Edinburgh Zoo is packed with fun and un-zoo-sual things to do. Why not visit the world’s only Knighted penguin, Sir Nils Olav? Or spend your day learning about brilliant birds, mischievous meerkats, giant giraffes and more with daily keeper talks!
