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Edinburgh Zoo After Hours for grown-ups

Join our handsome herd this summer as we open our gates after hours for grown-ups only to enjoy the summer evenings at Edinburgh Zoo!

Edinburgh Zoo After Hours for grown-ups

About Edinburgh Zoo After Hours for grown-ups

In celebration of the Giraffe About Town trail hitting the streets this July, Edinburgh Zoo presents a series of After Hours evenings exclusively for adults to enjoy, supported by Glenmorangie.

Relax and unwind to the sound of acoustic sets by the lawn or simply soak in the early evening ambience at the zoo with local food and drink kiosks throughout.

These evening events are dedicated adults only nights, however we also have a range of family and member only evenings available to choose from. If you fancy a dino-mite night out with the family in tow, check out our dinosaur-themed After Hours.

Dates and times:

Friday 24 and Saturday 25 June
Friday 8 and Saturday 9 July
Friday 12 and Saturday 13 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.

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