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Edinburgh Science Festival: The Brainy Brunch

Start your day with an exclusive pre-opening breakfast workshop with our discovery rangers at Edinburgh Zoo!

Edinburgh Science Festival: The Brainy Brunch

About Edinburgh Science Festival: The Brainy Brunch

Start your day with an exclusive pre-opening breakfast workshop with our discovery rangers, where you’ll learn all about the importance of genetics and breeding for conservation purposes at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.

The workshop will include activities and crafts for all ages to enjoy, followed by breakfast served in the Gannet restaurant.

Our events team will meet you at our members gate entrance in the car park before you head off to start your morning with our expert rangers.

Tickets include entry to the zoo.

If any children under 3 will be taking part in the workshop activities, select the ‘Under 3 – Activities and Child Breakfast’ ticket option. Alternatively, if they will not be taking part in the activities, please select our standard Under 3s ticket.

We are happy to cater to specific dietary requirements. For more information, please contact events@rzss.org.uk

Presented by Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

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