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Zoo-fari Tours

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!

Zoo-fari Tours

About Zoo-fari Tours

Join us for a one-hour afternoon tour to learn amazing new facts about the species’ we care for and find out more about the conservation work the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland does locally and around the world.

Tours are one hour long and start from the members gate (inside of the zoo). Tickets include entry into Edinburgh Zoo for the day.

Please note, pre-booking is essential.

If you require the assistance of a mobility scooter, please contact us in advance of your booking so we can ensure arrangements are in place.

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