This summer, we are pleased to announce our rawr-some range of family-friendly After Hours evenings at Edinburgh Zoo!
Join us for a range of dino-mite evenings filled with acoustic music, face painting, kids entertainment, outdoor games and more, for all ages to enjoy. With a selection of themed food and drink vendors throughout, adventurers can stop to re-charge before heading on to explore our animal exhibits and braving dinosaur territory at dusk!
Don’t forget to capture a lasting memory at our prehistoric photo opportunity and take home your own personalised souvenir from our kiosks in the gift shop.
This evening is for all ages to enjoy, however, we also have a range of adults and member only evenings to choose from. So if you prefer a tipple over tots, check out After Hours for grown-ups.
This summer, we are pleased to announce our rawr-some range of family-friendly After Hours evenings at Edinburgh Zoo!
Join us for a range of dino-mite evenings filled with acoustic music, face painting, kids entertainment, outdoor games and more, for all ages to enjoy. With a selection of themed food and drink vendors throughout, adventurers can stop to re-charge before heading on to explore our animal exhibits and braving dinosaur territory at dusk!
Don’t forget to capture a lasting memory at our prehistoric photo opportunity and take home your own personalised souvenir from our kiosks in the gift shop.
This evening is for all ages to enjoy, however, we also have a range of adults and member only evenings to choose from. So if you prefer a tipple over tots, check out After Hours for grown-ups.
Read our FAQs for more information on what will be open and closed during our After Hours events.
Dates and times:
Friday 1 and Saturday 2 July
Friday 22 and Saturday 23 July
Friday 5 and Saturday 6 August
Tickets can be purchased for entry from three timeslots – 6pm, 6:15pm and 6:30pm. Please note you can arrive after your booked time, however last entry is 8pm and the event will close at 9:30pm. Edinburgh Zoo Terms & Conditions apply.
Prices:
Adult: £18.50
Child: £11.50
Adult member: £14.00
Child member: £8.00
Under 3s: Free
Carer (must bring carers card or other ID): Free
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