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Edinburgh Zoo, Giant Lanterns 2026.

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

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

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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

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

Zoo announces anteater Snoot is a boy in gender reveal

Gloria has given birth to her second baby pygmy hippo

Adorable pygmy hippo calf born just hours after pregnancy announced

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

Photos of Edinburgh Zoo taken from the RZSS digital archive.

15 great photos Edinburgh Zoo over the years

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

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

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

The charity which runs Edinburgh Zoo said “misleading” forecasts are costing it up to £40,000 a day.

Zoo bosses say 'misleading' weather forecasts are costing it thousands

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

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 is set to replace its crumbling old koala enclosure with new modern, energy efficient facilities, after the plans were approved by the council.
Kevin Quinn

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 name first flamingo chicks in nine years

Over 150 penguins have received their annual vaccinations at Edinburgh Zoo.

Watch 150 Edinburgh Zoo penguins receiving their vaccinations

The plans show the proposed new koala enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo.

Zoo submits plans to replace koala enclosure

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes female cheetah Domino from Zoo de Cerza in France.

Fantastic footage shows cheetah exploring new home at Edinburgh Zoo

Guide Dogs volunteers with puppies Wynter, Oleg and Lyle

Guide Dogs go for a walk on the wild side at Edinburgh Zoo

A giraffe undergoes a procedure at Edinburgh Zoo to investigate swelling on his face.

Video shows ‘charming’ Edinburgh Zoo giraffe undergoing procedure

An artist's impression of the approved meerkats enclosure at Edinburgh Royal Children's Hospital at Little France.

Meerkats experience enclosure to be installed at children's hospital

Edinburgh Zoo penguins chase and and pop bubbles.

Watch: Excited Edinburgh Zoo penguins have best time popping bubbles

Endangered sloth bears set to move into former panda enclosure at zoo
Edinburgh Zoo is hoping to welcome endangered sloth bears this summer – the first time the wildlife charity has looked after the vulnerable species.
Neil Johnstone

Edinburgh Zoo’s new capybaras, named Cali and Luna, have been exploring their new home and enjoying time in their pool.

Zoo share cute photos as new capybaras take first swim

Lynx spotted in the Cairngorms National Park

Camera trap footage shows Lynx on the loose after illegal release

A pair of lynx have been recaptured in the Highlands after a suspected illegal release

If you go down in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise - Susan Morriso...

Zoo asks locals to avoid using fireworks after baby red panda death

Vets say baby red panda likely died from stress caused by fireworks

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes new wild cat

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes new Zebra as part of breeding programme

Zoo keepers feed the penguins, a popular attraction at Edinburgh Zoo

Thanks for making Zoo affordable for as many people as possible - Susan Dalgety

Reimagined version of Edinburgh Zoo’s Penguin Parade to return

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes first cheetah for 24 years

We visited the tiger enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo

Honshu the monkey, who famous spent five days on the run in the Scottish Highlands, had been moved to Edinburgh Zoo to give him a "fresh start". Photo: RZSS

Monkey who went on the run starts new life in Edinburgh

A missing monkey has been captured in the Highlands after four nights on the run.

Monkey on the run is caught in highlands

We’ve trawled through the photo archives to bring you some amazing pictures of Edinburgh Zoo from years gone by.

16 amazing Edinburgh Zoo photos from yesteryear

Giant pandas Yang Guang (pictured) and Tian Tian have been very popular with visitors at Edinburgh Zoo since arriving in December 2011. Photo: RZSS

Edinburgh Zoo pandas fly back today: "It will be emotional to see them leave"

From Thursday, November 30, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) will be restricting access to Yang Guang and Tian Tian’s enclosure.

Final date to see Edinburgh Zoo’s giant pandas revealed

The solar panels which can potentially generate up to 880,000 kWh of power a year and produce around a quarter of the conservation charity’s annual electricity consumption. Photo: RZSS

Edinburgh Zoo's solar meadow will produce a quarter of the charity's electricity

Edinburgh Zoo’s Christmas market will run from December 1 to January 7. Photo: Twycross Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo Christmas market: everything you need to know

Edinburgh Royal Hospital for Children and Young People patient Rosa Carter with the Edinburgh Zoo meerkats. (Photo: Chris Watt Photography)

Zoo meerkats to move in at children's hospital

The baby L’Hoest’s monkey with its mother at Edinburgh Zoo.

Edinburgh Zoo shares adorable first photos of baby monkey

First gentoo chicks hatch

First gentoo penguin chicks hatch at city zoo

Rare penguin chick hatched at Edinburgh Zoo

Watch as rare penguin chick hatches at Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo and TalkTalk announce school trip initiative to connect children with nature

New school trip initiative to connect children with Edinburgh Zoo

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

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes two baby koalas

Zoo expert gardens team will lead a floral workshop

Zoo announces spring events - from afternoon tea to weddings

Edinburgh Zoo is launching a series of prize draws for an exclusive opportunity to feed one of the giant pandas. Photo: Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS)

Edinburgh Zoo offering chance to feed its giant pandas

Edinburgh Zoo operator the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is among the names on the open letter to Rishi Sunak.

Edinburgh Zoo charity calls for an end to 'Brexit red tape'

Yara is the new nyala calf born at Edinburgh Zoo (Royal Zoological Society of Scotland)

Zoo shares adorable photos of newborn calf

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