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Beauty and the Beasties

Be our guest at Edinburgh Zoo this Valentine's Day for a truly ZOOnique date night!

Beauty and the Beasties

About Beauty and the Beasties

Lovebirds can enjoy a cheeky adults-only talk before a close animal close encounter. After learning how different species show their love in the wild, indulge in a candlelit three-course meal and bottle of wine before enjoying the Giant Lanterns event.

Image credit: RZSS

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Zoo-fari Tours

Selected dates between 15th March 2026

Discover the wonders of Edinburgh Zoo on a fun 60-minute guided tour filled with amazing animal facts and inspiring global conservation stories... perfect for wildlife lovers of all ages!

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Easter Egg-Splorer Trail

4th April 2026 - 19th April 2026

Hop along to Edinburgh Zoo this April for a cracking family Easter trail, where you can explore the park, find the hidden eggs, and bag a brilliant prize!

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Creature Connections

Selected dates between 7th April 2026 - 16th April 2026

Join the Edinburgh Zoo expert animal experiences team for an exclusive engaging and fun animal antics show and have the chance to join in the action yourself! !

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Wildlife on the Rocks

10th April 2026

Join us for an exclusive evening talk where you will hear all about the latest conservation research from leading experts at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland!

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Around the World Tour

17th April 2026

Come along for an exclusive guided tour of Edinburgh Zoo after closing on Friday 17th April, led by one of our Discovery and Learning rangers!

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Edinburgh Zoo Summer CAT

29th June 2026 - 24th July 2026

Edinburgh Zoo's Summer CAT offers a week of mucky outdoor fun, animal surveying, and campfires with flexible wrap-around care to keep your little conservationists beaming!

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RZSS Summer School

29th June 2026 - 31st July 2026

Discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature at the RZSS Summer School at Edinburgh Zoo!

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Edinburgh Zoo Science Summer School

27th July 2026 - 7th August 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Science Summer School at Edinburgh Zoo, offering 16–18-year-olds an amazing week focusing on practical activities with help from a variety of specialists!

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