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Major exhibits. Giant pandas, penguins, koalas, chimpanzees, sun bears, giraffes. Website. www .edinburghzoo .org .uk. Edinburgh Zoo ( Scottish Gaelic: Sù Dhùn Èideann ), formerly the Scottish National Zoological Park, is an 82-acre (33 ha) non-profit zoological park in the Corstorphine area of Edinburgh, Scotland.
About Edinburgh Zoo. An unforgettable day out, Edinburgh Zoo is home to the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland and more than 2,500 incredible animals from around the world.
Home to over 1,000 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, super strong sun bears and more with daily keeper talks!
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.
Opening hours. We plan to be open every day of the year, with the exception of Christmas Day (25 December). Last entry to the zoo is one hour before closing time. Please note that some areas, including Koala Territory, have restricted opening times – ask on arrival for details. January – February: 10am to 4pm.
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Latest News. An update from the Budongo Forest. Edinburgh Zoo named best zoo in Scotland. Edinburgh Zoo keepers supporting discovery at the Budongo Research Unit. Five conservation projects working to protect the elusive Pallas’s cat awarded €50,000. EGG-citing releases for rare moth in the Scottish Highlands.
