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At Edinburgh Zoo, you can meet a two-toed sloth up close. The zoo offers a 'magic moments' experience, where visitors can go into the adorable animals' enclosure, feed them tasty snacks and explore where they eat, sleep and hang out in. Edinburgh Zoo also offer a host of other animal and keeper experiences.At Edinburgh Zoo, you can meet a two-toed sloth up close. The zoo offers a 'magic moments' experience, where visitors can go into the adorable animals' enclosure, feed them tasty snacks and explore where they eat, sleep and hang out in. Edinburgh Zoo also offer a host of other animal and keeper experiences.
At Edinburgh Zoo, you can meet a two-toed sloth up close. The zoo offers a 'magic moments' experience, where visitors can go into the adorable animals' enclosure, feed them tasty snacks and explore where they eat, sleep and hang out in. Edinburgh Zoo also offer a host of other animal and keeper experiences.

Things to do Edinburgh: 10 animal experiences in Edinburgh, from alpaca walking to cat cafe to Edinburgh Zoo

From feeding sloths to swimming with sharks, Edinburgh has a range of wild animal encounters you can book.
Anna Bryan
By Anna Bryan
Published 5th Mar 2023, 04:45 GMT

The Capital is home to several wildlife parks and centres, with Edinburgh Zoo, Deep Sea World, the Scottish Seabird Centre and Five Sisters Zoo all within a drive-able distance from the city. All these places also offer more hands-on experiences to get up closer to the animals. So, here are 10 amazing and adorable animal experiences to book in Edinburgh.

Just a short drive away from Edinburgh city centre is Craigie's Farm, where you and your little ones can meet sheep, Shetland ponies, guinea pigs and other furry friends. The South Queensferry farm holds Animal Handing and Feeding experiences as well as pony grooming sessions for children.

9. Pat a pony

Just a short drive away from Edinburgh city centre is Craigie's Farm, where you and your little ones can meet sheep, Shetland ponies, guinea pigs and other furry friends. The South Queensferry farm holds Animal Handing and Feeding experiences as well as pony grooming sessions for children. Photo: Pixabay

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A range of amazing animals can be seen at the Scottish Deer Centre in Fife, which is an hour's drive from Edinburgh city centre. The centre has several different species of deer, including reindeer and red deer, as well as bears, wildcats, lynxes and otters. The staff at the centre also hold feeding talks, tours, and Falconry shows for visitors.

10. Spot deer

A range of amazing animals can be seen at the Scottish Deer Centre in Fife, which is an hour's drive from Edinburgh city centre. The centre has several different species of deer, including reindeer and red deer, as well as bears, wildcats, lynxes and otters. The staff at the centre also hold feeding talks, tours, and Falconry shows for visitors. Photo: -

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