Brand new 'Bricktastic Beasts' trail opens at Edinburgh Zoo to thrill summer visitors

The new trail features impressive life-sized sculpture of animals such as penguins, lions and gorillas.

A new attraction is opening at Edinburgh Zoo that promises to ‘build’ on the zoo’s summer offering.

From June 27 until August 30, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Bricktastic Beasts trail will be open to the public.

The Bricktastic Beasts trail will be open at Edinburgh Zoo from June 27 until August 30.placeholder image
The Bricktastic Beasts trail will be open at Edinburgh Zoo from June 27 until August 30. | RZSS

The new trail will feature a number of animals built from more than 558,000 bricks.

Sculptures featured in the Bricktastic Beasts trail at Edinburgh Zoo include a 158kg gorilla.placeholder image
Sculptures featured in the Bricktastic Beasts trail at Edinburgh Zoo include a 158kg gorilla. | RSZZ

Life-sized animal sculptures in the trail include those depicting rockhopper penguins, a lion, and a 158kg gorilla.

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Other animals featured in the sculpture trail include parrots and sharks | RZSS

The interactive trail will be dotted around the zoo and the sculptures can be enjoyed for free as part of your regular entry admission fee.

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The Bricktastic Beasts trail is included in the zoo's regular admission price. | RZSS

However, for those wanting to follow the trail in full, a Bricktastic Beasts map will be available from £2.

Visitors can book their entrance to Edinburgh Zoo in advance to save money on admission.

Tickets can be bought on the Edinburgh Zoo website.

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