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Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

#46 among attractions in Edinburgh

Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Edinburgh Zoo

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Opened: 1913 (111 years ago)Visitors per year: 605 thous.Animals: 1075Species: 171Elevation: 213 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°56'35"N, 3°16'5"W
Address

134 Corstorphine RdMurrayfieldEdinburgh EH12 6TS United Kingdom

Contact
+44 131 334 9171
Day trips

Edinburgh Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Murrayfield Stadium, Murrayfield Ice Rink, St Joseph's RC Church, Corstorphine Hill.

  • murrayfield stadium edinburgh1 miE
  • murrayfield ice rink edinburgh0.9 miE
  • st josephs rc church edinburgh1.1 miSW
  • corstorphine hill edinburgh0.6 miNW
  • craigcrook castle edinburgh0.8 miN
  • edinburgh corn exchange1.4 miSE
  • corstorphine old parish church edinburgh0.5 miW
  • corstorphine edinburgh0.4 miSW
  • buttercup farm park edinburgh1.1 miNW
  • barnton quarry edinburgh1.2 miN
  • blackhall edinburgh1.1 miN

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Edinburgh Zoo open?

Edinburgh Zoo is open:
  • Monday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Edinburgh Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Carrick Knowe, Edinburgh (10 min walk), Corstorphine, Edinburgh (11 min walk), Corstorphine Old Parish Church, Edinburgh (14 min walk), Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh (16 min walk).

How to get to Edinburgh Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edinburgh Zoo:

Bus
  • Edinburgh Zoo • Lines: 100, 26, 31 (2 min walk)
  • Pinkhill • Lines: 26 (4 min walk)

Tram
  • Balgreen • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (18 min walk)
  • Saughton • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (21 min walk)

Train
  • Slateford (38 min walk)

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