Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns trail has finally launched

Giant Lanterns trail returns to the Zoo to fund wildlife conservation

Penguins at Edinburgh Zoo taking part in the Wee Waddle

Zoo’s penguin parade cancelled again after bird flu zone declared

The triplets have finally been named

Edinburgh Zoo's capybara triplets named after Scottish delicacies

The triplets received their first health check

Edinburgh Zoo launches name competition for newborn capybara triplets

An aerial view of Silvan House in Corstorphine.

Office block opposite the zoo to be converted into a hotel

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes new red panda

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes adorable new red panda

Danilo the southern three-banded armadillo

Edinburgh Zoo's animals get into spooky spirit with fang-tastic treats

The triplets were spotted by keepers when they arrived this morning

Adorable capybara triplets born at Edinburgh Zoo

Atty, Scotland’s first-ever baby sloth, and his mum Fe have celebrated World Sloth Day at Edinburgh Zoo with a tasty floral treat while Atty's dad Nico took a nap

There was nothing lazy about our Sloth Day celebrations - Susan Morrison

The cubs were born to first-time mum Bindee on October 11

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes birth of two lion cubs after a seven-year wait

World Sloth Day with Atty and Fe

Scotland's first baby sloth celebrates World Sloth Day

Edinburgh Zoo's penguin parade is back.

Edinburgh Zoo’s famous penguin parade back after bird flu cancellation

Bruce was put under general anaesthetic as vets worked to remove his problem tooth

Bruce the red panda gets clean bill of health

Piper has grow more confident day by day

Watch: Piper the pygmy hippo makes outdoor debut at Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo, Giant Lanterns 2026.

Zoo visitors to 'glide through the galaxy' in new winter light trail

Pygmy hippo, Piper, has taken her first swim at Edinbrugh Zoo

Baby pygmy hippo Piper explores pool in first paddle at Edinburgh Zoo
A new baby pygmy hippo has taken her first swim at Edinburgh Zoo
Callum McCormack

Blast off for dazzling lights and giant cosmic creatures as Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns return for a space safari!

Ad Feature Tickets on sale for out-of-this-world Giant Lanterns at Edinburgh Zoo

Female cheetah Domino explores her new home at Edinburgh Zoo following her move from Zoo de Cerza in France.

Zoo announces death of 'charismatic' Domino the cheetah

Visitors can catch the expectant couple tucked away to keep their future hatchling warm

World’s highest-ranking penguin expecting an heir at Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh stars in this week's issue of Beano

Edinburgh landmarks including Zoo and Castle to star in upcoming Beano

Piper has spent the last two weeks by mum Gloria's side

Visitors can now meet baby pygmy hippo at Edinburgh Zoo

Snoot’s a boy! Health check reveals baby anteater is male

Zoo announces anteater Snoot is a boy in gender reveal

Edinburgh's Zoo's pygmy baby hippo has been named

Edinburgh Zoo's baby pygmy hippo has finally been named

Gloria has given birth to her second baby pygmy hippo

Adorable pygmy hippo calf born just hours after pregnancy announced

Gloria the pygmy hippo is pregnant once again

Pygmy hippo at Edinburgh Zoo expecting another calf

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

Brand new 'Bricktastic Beasts' trail opens at Edinburgh Zoo for summer

Pallas’s cats are known online for their perceived grumpy demeanour. Duchess is the latest arrival at Edinburgh Zoo

'World's grumpiest cat' arrives at zoo as part of breeding program
‘The world’s grumpiest cat’ arrives at Edinburgh Zoo amid breeding program
Callum McCormack

McGinn will stand out from the other penguins at Edinburgh Zoo with a blue and white armband.

Edinburgh Zoo names penguin chick after Scotland World Cup hero

This large office block in Corstorphine could soon become a 235-room hotel if the plans are approved by council planners.

Plans submitted to turn landmark office block into new 235-room hotel

Sally the elephant gets banana leaves from Chris Wood, Botanic Gardens Education Officer at Edinburgh Zoo in August 1975.

27 fascinating photos of Edinburgh Zoo in the 1970s

Edinburgh Zoo has revealed the name for their newest capybara pup after a public vote

Edinburgh Zoo reveals new name for capybara pup after public vote

A sign designating a firework control zone in Edinburgh

Exclusive Major increase in Edinburgh firework ban zones for Bonfire Night

Police are appealing for witnesses after receiving a report of a woman in distress after she was seen running into traffic outside Edinburgh Zoo in Corstorphine.

Police launch appeal after woman runs into traffic outside zoo

Photos of Edinburgh Zoo taken from the RZSS digital archive.

15 great photos Edinburgh Zoo over the years

Edinburgh Zoo’s penguins have fun in piles of ice during the warm weather.

Watch: Edinburgh Zoo’s penguins playing in ice in the warm weather

Edinburgh Zoo's penguins' being shown one of the old images from the archive.

Zoo unveils new digitised archive with over a century of history

The Giant Lantern trail will be returning to Edinburgh Zoo this winter for another edition.

Edinburgh Zoo's popular Giant Lantern trail to return this winter

Scotland’s first-ever baby sloth born at Edinburgh Zoo.

Cute video shows Edinburgh Zoo’s newborn baby sloth gripping onto mum

Edinburgh Zoo has welcomed the birth of a lovable capybara, the first to be born in Scotland in 18 years.

First capybara pup born in Scotland for 18 years

Edinburgh Zoo chimpanzee Edith undergoes a health check-up by vets.

Fascinating footage shows Edinburgh Zoo chimp having health check-up

The penguin chicks are the first of the year

8 pictures as Edinburgh Zoo welcomes first penguin chicks of 2026

'One-of-a-kind' penguin playpark opens at Edinburgh Zoo

Adorable photo shows first penguin eggs of the year at Edinburgh Zoo

There are over 100 gentoo penguins at Edinburgh Zoo

Watch: gentoo penguins share colourful pebbles during breeding season

Gentoo penguins pick nest rings at Edinburgh Zoo.

Cute video shows Edinburgh Zoo’s gentoo penguins picking nest rings

Female Sumatran tiger Dharma playing with her Valentine's Day gift at Edinburgh Zoo.

Adorable moment tiger plays with Valentine’s Day gift at Edinburgh Zoo

Giraffe who 'brought joy' to Edinburgh Zoo dies

The baby koalas were born at Edinburgh Zoo to mums Kalari and Inala.

New modern energy efficient koala enclosure approved at the zoo

Edinburgh Zoo has welcomed a trio of female King penguins. Constance, Maude and Alma arrived from Rotterdam Zoo in early January.

Trio of energetic female king penguins join colony at Edinburgh Zoo

Babsie, age 33, is an Eastern chimpanzee, who arrived at Edinburgh Zoo in November 2025 from AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection.

Watch as new chimp joins the troop at Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo’s one-eyed penguin makes return to colony after second operation.

Watch: Edinburgh Zoo’s one-eyed penguin rejoins colony after operation

Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns

Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns could bring mood boost this winter

Penguins play in the snow at Edinburgh Zoo.

Adorable footage shows Edinburgh Zoo penguins snapping at snowflakes

Penguins at Edinburgh Zoo taking part in the Wee Waddle

Zoo's popular penguin parade cancelled amid fears over bird flu

Edinburgh’s Zoo’s new sloth bear Rajath climbing a tree, before making his way down the trunk slowly.

Adorable moment Edinburgh Zoo sloth bear tries to get down from tree

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