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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Oxgangs celebrate 40th year of adoption of tiger
Pupils from Oxgangs Primary School, Edinburgh, celebrate the 40-year anniversary of their adoption of Edinburgh Zoo’s endangered Sumatran tiger.
Every week for four decades,...
What’s on – The Great Lanterns of China at Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo has unveiled its biggest ever event, The Giant Lanterns of China, featuring hundreds of gigantic lanterns inspired by mythical creatures from Scottish...
Pond mud snails are back in the Pentlands
More than 80 pond mud snails which are in danger of extinction have been reintroduced to a pond in the Pentlands.
Conservationists have created a...
Go and see the unicorns at the zoo this winter
There will be hundreds of magical and mythical creatures this winter at Edinburgh Zoo as part of its biggest ever event, The Giant Lanterns...
Rare Crowned Lemur born at Edinburgh Zoo
An endangered crowned lemur recently born at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo holds tight to mum Mabanja. The one month old will cling to its mother’s...
Cute video of binturong cubs at the zoo
Edinburgh Zoo have a couple of rare binturong cubs and they recently took their first outside steps.
Here they are in all their cuteness.
These animals...
New young rhino arrives at the Zoo
There is a new animal for you to meet at Edinburgh Zoo. Qabid is a two and a half year-old male about half the...
Edinburgh Zoo welcomes three new penguin chicks
Three northern rockhopper penguin chicks hatched recently at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo.
This makes it the most successful penguin breeding season at the zoo in over...
Wild day at the Zoo
Over 400 guests from six Scottish charities joined in the fun at this year’s Wild about Scotland Community Day at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo.
Scottish charities...
Penguins are very happy in the snow
The gentoo, northern rockhopper and king penguins at Edinburgh Zoo are having the best time during this cold weather.
Home to the largest outdoor penguin...
Giant Lanterns of China event at Edinburgh Zoo marks the Year of the Dog
The Giant Lanterns of China at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo is set to host Scotland’s biggest celebration of Chinese New Year, which begins Friday, 16...
Birth is boost to under-threat species
The birth of Pamba the pancake tortoise just before Shrove Tuesday has allowed the Edinburgh Zoo to highlight a vulnerable species.
They are under threat...
Vote this week for your favourite wild animal
Edinburgh Zoo is well served by Lothian buses and you may have noticed that some of them have otters on them. Otters won the...
Edinburgh Sketcher captures the magic of the Giant Lanterns of China
Artist and blogger, the Edinburgh Sketcher captured his mesmerising visit to The Giant Lanterns of China at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo with delicately hand drawn...
Giant Chinese dragon head installed at Edinburgh Zoo
A giant Chinese dragon head weighing approximately 500 kg was fitted at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo this morning completing the installation process of more than 450 hand-crafted lanterns...
Edinburgh Zoo welcomes Jacques
RZSS Edinburgh Zoo welcomed a new resident, Jacques this week.
The Visayan warty pig arrived from Touropac Zoo in France and has joined the zoo's...
RZSS Launch New Education Initiative at First Japan Day
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) hosted its first Japan Day at Edinburgh Zoo on Tuesday 7 November.
Attended by Mr Daisuke Matsunaga, the...
Edinburgh Zoo counts down to the giant lanterns of China
With only one month to go, RZSS Edinburgh Zoo has begun the countdown to its winter extravaganza, The Giant Lanterns of China, which...
Name your favourite animal and design the Number 26 bus
Do you have a favourite animal? Then vote for it and you might see it on the number 26 bus on its way to...
Scottish Water engage penguins to help deliver the message
Scottish Water want you to think carefully about using water and what you put down the loo.
Anything other than the 3Ps (see below!) should...
Edinburgh Zoo’s Penguin Rock adds one more to the parade
RZSS Edinburgh Zoo's Penguin Rock had a special guest today as the colony welcomed a penguin lantern, which despite being much larger than a...
Edinburgh Zoo weighs their tiny koala – with the help of a furry friend
When keepers at Edinburgh Zoo wanted to weigh one of their tiny residents they had to get a furry koala toy to help them....
Pondering a panda pregnancy
It appears that there might be a pitter patter of panda paws this year - perhaps. We have been here before after all, as...
Edinburgh Zoo on Paw Patrol
RZSS Edinburgh Zoo is setting tails wagging this summer with a limited-edition PAW Patrol trail around the world-famous Zoo. Young pups and their parents...
Hey it’s World Lizard Day!
You can celebrate World Lizard Day today by paying a visit to one of RZSS Edinburgh Zoo’s smallest inhabitants.
There you will see the Natal...
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