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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo is the big one, up on its hillside site with over 2,500 animals, daily keeper talks and a fair bit of walking between enclosures, from £7.50. For something further out, Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian has Scotland's only cheetah plus rescued brown bears and a reptile house with over 160 species, and there's indoor play if the weather turns. Out at Bathgate, the Scottish Owl Centre lets you get close to more than 140 owls, with a flying display and the chance to hold one for a photo. For younger children, the Owl Centre and Five Sisters both set an age range from three up, so check that before booking for toddlers. Five Sisters has a restaurant and on site food if you want to make a day of it, while the Owl Centre keeps things simple with a picnic area. A longer trip out to Lauder brings Bird Gardens Scotland, good for a flamingo encounter and geese, swans and pheasants in the grounds, with dog friendly grounds too.
4 places 1 upcoming event From £7.50
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from £8Bird Gardens Scotland CIC
Lauder · ages 5-18
A close-up flamingo encounter plus geese, swans and pheasants to meet in the grounds near Lauder.
Birthday partiesCaféDog friendlyParty rooms
from £7.50Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh
Over 2,500 animals across a hillside site, with keeper talks daily and a lot of walking between enclosures.
Accessible toiletBirthday partiesBlue badge parkingBooking required+11 more
from £16.50Five Sisters Zoo
West Lothian · ages 3+
Scotland's only cheetah, rescued brown bears and a reptile house with over 160 species to work through.
Birthday partiesGift shopGroup bookingsIndoor play+4 more
from £9.50Scottish Owl Centre
Bathgate · ages 3-15
Get up close to more than 140 owls, watch a flying display and hold one for a photo if you're brave enough.
Birthday partiesGift shopPicnic areaWheelchair accessible
Good to know: zoos & wildlife parks in Edinburgh
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £7.50 at Edinburgh Zoo. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find zoos & wildlife parks in Lauder, Edinburgh, West Lothian and Bathgate. Every place we list is in or around Edinburgh, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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