16 incredible Edinburgh Zoo photos from yesteryear
Home of the penguin parade and the UK's only giant pandas, Edinburgh Zoo is one of Scotland’s most treasured visitor attractions.
Founded in 1913, and owned by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), the zoo is involved in the conservation of endangered animals and scientific research. Every year, more than half a million people visit the historic institution.
We’ve trawled through the photo archives to bring you some amazing pictures of Edinburgh Zoo from years gone by.
5. The penguin parade is a well known event in Edinburgh
Children flank the Penguin parade at Edinburgh Zoo in July 1962 Photo: Contributed
6. Special guests at the zoo
Jon Whiteley, Scottish child actor, here with an orangutan at Edinburgh Zoo in 1954 Photo: Contributed
7. Unique jobs
Helen Tait Animal Attendant at Edinburgh Zoo with a kangaroo November 1964 Photo: Contributed
8. Zebras in Corstorphine
Edinburgh zoo keeper Grace Forrest walking Tot the zebra on Corstorphine streets in November 1964 Photo: Contributed