Creature Connections
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! !
About Creature Connections
This captivating display allows our animals to showcase natural behaviours and instincts that make them truly remarkable. Encounter some of our extra special residents, including playful pygmy goats, enjoy the thrill of birds soaring overhead, and have the chance to join in the action yourself!
Presented by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
Suitable for All ages
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