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Edinburgh Zoo

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Description: Now in its 9th decade, Edinburgh Zoo is one of Europe's leading zoos in conservation and education.

Ownership:
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

Situation � OS ref: NT 205735

How to get there:
By car: 3 miles from City centre along the A8, west, out of the city towards Glasgow. Next to Holiday Inn
By public transport: Public transport buses Nos. 12, 26 and 31 and Airport Express.

Seasonal opening details (2005):
Open EVERY day of the year.

Opening Hours:
April � September: 9am to 6pm
October and March: 9am to 5pm
November � February: 9am to 4.30pm

Facilities:
Cafeterias and Restaurant
Giftshop
Wheelchairs available, electric scooters for hire.
Pushchair hiring, baby changing facilities.

Admission:
Adult �8.50, Senior �6, Child (3 � 14) �5.50, Child (Under 3) Free, Student (Proof Needed) �6.50, UB40 (Proof Needed) �6, Special Needs �5.50 (One helper free, if needed). Family Tickets (2+2) �26, (2+3) �29.50, (2+4) �33.

Contact:
Tel: 0131 334 9171

Attached attractions:
Birds of Prey � Displays of Falconry daily at 12.30pm
Penguin Parade � 2.25pm in summer and 12.40pm in winter
Sealion Feeding daily at 11.15am and 4.30pm.

Additional Information
VisitScotland 4 star Visitor Attraction

Web link: (where appropriate):
Edinburgh Zoo

Places to stay nearby:
Edinburgh

Local towns and villages:
Edinburgh


Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland