Tag: Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
Bye bye to the Edinburgh Zoo pandas
Both giant pandas, Yang Guang and Tian Tian have now left Edinburgh Zoo on their way home to China.https://twitter.com/EdinReporter/status/1731647648732704874The pair left in crates loaded onto a truck bound for Edinburgh Airport where a...
New Nyala calf at the zoo
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo have shared the first photos of a lowland nyala calf born to parents Arnold and Arya on Tuesday 3 January. Expert vets at the wildlife conservation...
Edinburgh Zoo is people’s choice at SCVO awards
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland won an award at the Scottish Charity Awards run by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) announced in Glasgow on Wednesday night.The organisation and wildlife conservation...
Edinburgh Zoo supporting threatened wildlife in Brazil
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has helped to pay for a four by four vehicle for conservationists in Brazil to use in their work helping endangered giant anteaters and giant armadillos.Edinburgh Zoo...
New kid on the block at Edinburgh Zoo
A tiny baby goat was born at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo on 3 May to first time parents Patrick and Janice. The male kid, yet to be named by keepers...
Chimpanzee celebrates second birthday at Edinburgh Zoo
The Western chimpanzee Masindi has celebrated her second birthday at Edinburgh Zoo.The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has shared new images of the chimp. The Western chimpanzee is a critically endangered species.As...
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...
Zoo animals may have to be sold unless governments offer more funding
Vital conservation work could be under threat and Edinburgh Zoo could be forced to sell some of its animals if the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) does not get government funding support, local...
Barbara Smith named as new Chief Executive of Edinburgh Zoo
Barbara Smith has been appointed Chief Executive of Edinburgh Zoo.Jeremy Peat, Chair of Trustees of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), said:“I am delighted to announce that, following a very thorough externally-supported process...
Wild about Scotland bus comes to Broomhouse
Pupils at Broomhouse Primary in Edinburgh were able to experience a series of interactive Scottish wildlife lessons on Monday thanks to a specially designed double-decker education bus currently touring Scotland.
The ‘Wild about Scotland’ bus*...
Meerkats have new digs
We all know that the attention of most people who visit Edinburgh Zoo falls on the pandas and the penguins, but now you can get a really good view of what the meerkats are...
Pandas to arrive next weekend at Edinburgh Zoo
Following months of global anticipation and excitement, the arrival date for Scotland’s first pair of breeding giant pandas has been confirmed as Sunday 4 December.Tian Tian and Yang Guang are set to arrive in...
Fire-walking at Edinburgh Zoo – are you brave enough?
Ancient legend tells that brave rhinos walked on fire to stamp out flames to protect their habitat, and now Edinburgh Zoo is calling for volunteers to perform a legendary fiery feet of their own.Edinburgh...
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