Tag: Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
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...
