There are two giant pandas here at Edinburgh Zoo –
Yang Guang and Tian Tian
. … Both pandas were born in August 2003 and turned 18 years old in 2021.
While
most of the zoo is now open to visitors
, our Wee Beasties building must remain closed until social distancing restricted are relaxed and our primate walkthroughs are closed because our lemurs and saki monkeys have an increased risk from Covid-19.
Does Edinburgh have a zoo?
For a great day out, you can’t beat Edinburgh Zoo. Our world-class attractions and our extensive animal collection will provide you and your family with memories to last a lifetime!
When did Edinburgh Zoo close?
| Seasonal opening times: | April – September 10.00am to 6.00pm | October & March 10.00am to 5.00pm | November – February 10.00am to 4.00pm | Christmas Day Closed |
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Do Edinburgh Zoo have elephants?
The Zoological Gardens opened in 1839 with a collection of stock zoo animals including lions, tigers, monkeys, bears and an elephant.
How long does it take to walk around Edinburgh Zoo?
At
least 6 hours
needed to gently take time going round. With children 4 hours is adequate.
Is Edinburgh Zoo on a hill?
Please note:
Edinburgh Zoo is located on Corstorphine Hill
, and some of the paths around the park involve steep slopes. We would advise visitors to plan their route and bring suitable footwear – the views from the top are worth it!
What is the oldest animal at Edinburgh Zoo?
There are seven Kirk’s dik-diks here at Edinburgh Zoo –
Drax
, Grace, Gamora, Rocket, Noodle, Zola and Cora. Drax and Grace are our oldest pair and they have had three calves together – Gamora, Rocket and Cora. Noodle arrived in 2019 as a mate for Rocket. She gave birth to Zola in August 2020.
Has Edinburgh Zoo got a polar bear?
Mercedes was captured after being rescued from being shot in Canada in 1984 and added to the animal collection at Edinburgh Zoo. She was relocated to the park at Kincraig in 2009. … A two-year-old male polar bear called Walker was introduced to Mercedes’s enclosure in
November 2010
.
Did Edinburgh Zoo have giraffes?
There are five Nubian giraffes at Edinburgh Zoo
– Ronnie, Arrow, Gerald, Fennessy and Gilbert. … You can help feed and care for Ronnie, Arrow and other threatened animals around the world by donating today – if you can, please support our Survival Fund.
Is Edinburgh Zoo worth visiting?
Very clean and tidy and the majority of the animals could be seen. Lots of very knowledgeable staff scattered here and there, very friendly and informative. Loved the Tigers and the Lions, but by heck, that’s one big hill to climb to get to them, worth it though, the views of Edinburgh and
beyond are amazing
.
What happened to the painted dogs at Edinburgh Zoo?
Ten African painted dogs were born at the zoo in 2009
, and their mother died of a ruptured uterus shortly after delivering the litter. Five of the pups survived. The mortality rate for painted pups is 50 per cent, even when born in the wild to a healthy mother.
Does Edinburgh Zoo have monkeys?
There are two groups of brown capuchins at Edinburgh Zoo
. Capuchins are very intelligent and inquisitive monkeys. They are also very sociable, and each capuchin has a quite distinct personality.
Can you smoke at Edinburgh Zoo?
Due to extreme weather conditions we may have to close Edinburgh Zoo. Tickets held for collection can only be collected on the day of your visit. … In line with current Scottish Government legislation,
Edinburgh Zoo prohibits smoking inside
, or at the doorways to, any of our buildings.
