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Edinburgh Zoo
Entertainment4.3 · 14 6733.9 · 9 546≈ 3 hEntry: ~27.25 £
Set across 82 acres on the tree-lined slopes of Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh Zoo has been a leader in global conservation since 1913. It is world-famous for pioneering the daily Penguin Parade, a tradition started in 1951 where king and gentoo penguins stroll alongside visitors. Key highlights include the state-of-the-art Budongo Trail chimpanzee habitat, the UK's only Queensland koalas, endangered Sumatran tigers, and pygmy hippos.
Highlights
- Historic daily Penguin Parade tradition running since 1951
- Resident king penguin Sir Nils Olav, knighted by the Norwegian King's Guard
- Immersive Budongo Trail chimpanzee enclosure with interactive research pods
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 18:00 |
What’s nearby
St Anne's Church
6 min walk · 500 m
Corstorphine Hill Tower offers great views of the city.
8 min walk · 603 m
Corstorphine Old Parish Church
12 min walk · 943 m
Corstorphine Dovecot is a historic pigeon house.
14 min walk · 1.1 km
Blackhall St. Columba's Church
22 min walk · 1.7 km
Davidson's Mains Parish Church
25 min walk · 2.0 km
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