Edinburgh Zoo

When you are a baby pygmy hippo even the smallest jump requires a lot of bravery ✨ Luckily Haggis is a little daredevil and loves exploring her outdoor habitat 🗺️ Book online to save 👉 bit.ly/3uP0AcB

Things we have learned about Cipísek since his arrival: 1. He has strong opinions on where logs should be 2. Stay tuned for more updates as we get to know this character 🐾 Let us know what you've seen him up to below 👇 📷 Margaret Mollon

🫧 BUBBLES 🫧 Our keepers surprised the gentoo, king and Northern rockhopper penguins with some animal-safe bubbles! The colony had a great time chasing and popping before going for a swim.

Add a wild touch to your special day when you have your wedding at Edinburgh Zoo ✨ Join us on Saturday 9 August to meet our wonderful wedding planners and imagine your dream wedding day in our stunning venues. Don't miss out on the opportunity to kickstart your wedding…

🚨 Our first ever photo of the elusive Nahan’s partridge, one of Africa’s rarest birds, was captured by Samson Esie Mwine during work with @BCFS_Masindi A major milestone, but uncovered illegal activity shows why this work must continue. Read here🔗rzss.org.uk/news/snapped-o…

🎸 What’s the story, morning glory? Oasis are playing Murrayfield and we’re rolling with it. Got a ticket for 8, 9 or 12 August? Flash it at the zoo and get: 🦓 25% off admission (because nothing says pre-gig vibes like a stroll past a rhino) 🧢 25% off bucket hats (Liam would…

Today I visited #Moodeng to give her a cake and 1st birthday card from Edinburgh Zoo’s pygmy hippo Haggis. Together we celebrated this year’s 170th anniversary of 🇬🇧🇹🇭 relations. happy Birthday #Moodeng! #Thailand #Scotland

Are your kids reaching * that * stage of the summer holidays? 😅 Burn off some energy and bring your little monkeys to meet our little monkeys (can't promise you won't see typical sibling behaviour from ours) 🐒

Happy world emoji day 🐾 Can you guess who's who?

Monty says 'Happy World Snake Day' and also 'Wee Beasties is open again' 🐍 Pop by and see Monty and his creepy-crawly friends on your next visit 🕷️🐸

Unlike leopards, cheetahs don't *usually* climb trees. They lack strong, retractable claws which means they're not as agile 🌲 That doesn't stop oor Billy though 🐆

And he knows that 😢

Happy #WorldChimpanzeeDay from our terrific troop 🙉 Intelligent and emotionally expressive, chimps have one of the most intricate social structures in the animal kingdom. Find out more about the unique characters in our group 🔗 edinburghzoo.org.uk/news/meet-our-…

This #WorldChimpanzeeDay we're proud to be celebrating the incredible work of @BCFS_Masindi and the 20th year of our support for them 🐵 Discover the highlights of the past two decades of work protecting thousands of animals in Uganda 🔗 rzss.org.uk/news/20-years-…

It's been a very toasty week here at the zoo 🌞 While all our animals have shaded areas or pools to cool off in, our keepers made sure they got some special icy treats this week 🧊 📷 Keepers Ellie and Marina

Last year we sadly lost red panda cub Roxie due to stress from fireworks. @Edinburgh_CC are now consulting on potential areas for Firework Control Zones, one of which includes the area around the zoo. If you live locally please add your voice today to prevent all animals…

BIG NEWS rolling into town! Look out for Giant Lanterns @on_lothianbuses, lighting up the city streets this winter because we are SO BACK! 🚌✨ We’re making a giant splash with our most dazzling display yet and we’re bringing the magic to the city – one bus stop at a time. Keep…

Scotland's only sloth bear has arrived at the zoo 💛 Cipísek is settling in well and loving exploring his new home (which involves moving every log into the perfect position) 🪵 As he is still settling in the paths to his house are not yet open, but you can spot him from the…