Tag: Edinburgh Zoo
Tiny baby porcupine born at Edinburgh Zoo
A baby porcupine, or porcupette, was born at Edinburgh Zoo in August, and is the only one in Scotland.The one-month-old Cape porcupine, Fiddich, is now spending more time outdoors with its parents.The quills...
New animals to see at Edinburgh Zoo
The newest animals for visitors to see at Edinburgh Zoo are the only two sloths in Scotland.The Linne's two-toed sloths can be seen in the new Sloths and Armadillos building which is opening...
Zoo welcomes new animals to Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo has moved three male horses to the capital from the Highland Wildlife Park where the small bachelor herd will be on display.These are Przewalski’s horses which were an endangered species, and...
Lothian buses – new design with high impact
The streets of Edinburgh are a wild place to be this weekend as Lothian’s first ever giraffe print bus takes to the streets.The new design is the result of a commercial partnership with...
Giraffes to be let loose on the streets of the capital
More than 40 giraffe sculptures will take to the streets in Edinburgh next year when Edinburgh Zoo’s Giraffe About Town trail is staged in Summer 2022.In partnership with Wild in Art, who were behind...
Edinburgh hotel offering giraffe-themed rooms
Reflecting the arrival of the tower of five male giraffes at Edinburgh Zoo, Hotel Indigo on York Place have created new giraffe-themed rooms.There is patterned wallpaper, wooden animal wall features and artistic interpretations...
At Edinburgh Zoo – Gilbert and his friends are waiting to meet you
Edinburgh Zoo opened a new giraffe house this month to house five male giraffes which have arrived in the city after an absence of 15 years.Ronnie and Arrow took up residence at the Corstorphine...
Edinburgh Zoo’s pygmy hippo calf named in tribute to native home
Scotland’s only pygmy hippo calf, born at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo in April, has been named Amara in a tribute to the endangered species’ native home of West Africa.The calf’s...
Giraffes settling in at Edinburgh Zoo
The newly arrived giraffes at Edinburgh Zoo have been taking in the sights from their new hilltop residence.The first four animals to arrive this week were spotted exploring outdoors for the first...
Giraffes return to Edinburgh Zoo after more than 15 years
Today (Tuesday 11 May), a very tall package was received at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo as two male giraffes arrived from Woburn Safari Park, Bedfordshire.The wildlife conservation charity has partnered...
Newly hatched Gentoos at Edinburgh Zoo
The first images of this year’s newly-hatched gentoo penguin chicks have been captured at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo.Staff at the wildlife conservation charity were delighted to report nine chicks have...
Summer 2021 to welcome return of Edinburgh Zoo’s ‘After Hours’ events
The return of Edinburgh Zoo’s popular 'After Hours' events for summer 2021 have been announced by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS).Staff at the wildlife conservation charity are inviting visitors to take a...
Nesting rings signal start of Gentoo breeding season at Edinburgh Zoo
The first images of nesting rings being placed at Edinburgh Zoo’s Penguins Rock have been captured by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) marking the start of penguin breeding season.Staff at the wildlife...
Get the keys to Edinburgh Zoo – for one night only
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is running a prize draw, and the winner will have a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime experience - exclusive access to Edinburgh Zoo and an opportunity to...
New samples submitted to Edinburgh Zoo’s biobank
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), in partnership with National Museums Scotland (NMS), report that they have received over 1,000 samples of animal tissue for a biobank.These samples are for the European Association...
First glimpse at UK’s only koala joey
Caught on camera for the first time peeking out of its mother’s pouch is an adorable six-month old koala joey at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo.Keepers at the wildlife conservation charity...
Tiger comes to tea celebrating People’s Postcode Lottery funding
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has celebrated £2 million of funding today.This was raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and they celebrated by treating their critically endangered Sumatran tiger, Dharma, to boxes full of tasty treats to celebrate the milestone. Players of People’s Postcode Lottery...
New otter pair arrive at Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo has recently welcomed two Asian small-clawed otters, Barry and Luna to Corstorphine.Staff at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland say the pair are becoming more confident each day and enjoy exploring their new enclosure. Andrew...
Edinburgh firm keeping everyone safe at the zoo
Edinburgh firm GTS Solutions has a new business partnership with the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) at Edinburgh Zoo.The zoo has reopened again after lockdown and GTS Solutions have been engaged to maintain...
Fancy hanging about with the animals after hours at Edinburgh Zoo?
Edinburgh Zoo is reintroducing After Hours later this summer.This is when they invite members of the public to sign up for a ticket and allow them to explore the zoo at night. The...
New monkey is hanging around at the zoo
A wee one-month old L’Hoest’s monkey baby has been photographed on camera for the first time at Edinburgh Zoo. Staff there say the youngster will be named in the coming weeks, once they are able to determine...
Zoos and aquariums get government support
Earlier today four opposition MSPs staged a photo call at Edinburgh Zoo, demanding that the government allowed it to reopen in an effort to secure its future.We are not sure whether any of that...
Watch the Edinburgh Zoo lion cam
Edinburgh Zoo has installed a new live webcam which will allow you to watch the lions.It is their way of thanking everyone who has donated to help feed the animals.Now you can watch...
Edinburgh Zoo shows live penguins hatching on webcam
Edinburgh Zoo has this year’s first Northern rockhopper penguin chicks which hatched just days ago. Although the zoo closed to the public, the tiny chicks can be seen on the wildlife conservation charity’s live webcams, where...
Meanwhile at the zoo – anteater pup is named
Edinburgh Zoo is closed to the public but the staff there are still caring for the animals. It is important that each one has a name and the latest is the four-month-old anteater pup...
One week until dinosaurs light up at Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns will light up from next Friday.Final preparations are now taking place for the light show which is back for a third year with a brand new theme. Giant Lanterns Lost...
A spooky Halloween look for the lemurs at Edinburgh Zoo
Animals at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo got into the Halloween spirit thanks to a few spooky treats from keepers.The wildlife conservation charity’s inquisitive ring-tailed and red-bellied lemurs enjoyed foraging for...
Free entry for over 60s at the Zoo
In a move to tackle loneliness among older people, Age Scotland and Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) have teamed up to allow free entry for over 60s between 11 and 18 October. A...
Giant Lanterns of China returning to Edinburgh Zoo
Following the success of the event last winter Edinburgh Zoo has told us today that the Giant Lanterns of China are coming back this year. From 15 November to 26 January 2020 the lanterns...
The Big Declutter during Pass It On Week
Edinburgh Zoo is encouraging local authorities, businesses and organisations to get involved in The Big Declutter.This is part of Zero Waste Scotland's Pass It on Week between 9 - 17 March 2019 which...
