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Edinburgh Zoo

Evening entry & ice cream - child or adult tickets, infants go free!

At a glance

Experience the zoo in a new light as twilight settles in. With over 1000 animals to meet, including an adorable baby capybara, sloth and anteater, it’s an evening to remember!

  • Sat 11th - Sat 25th Jul 2026

Dates

  • Sat, 11th Jul 2026

    Times: 5pm

    Tickets: From free

  • Sat, 18th Jul 2026

    Times: 5pm

    Tickets: From free

  • Sat, 25th Jul 2026

    Times: 5pm

    Tickets: From free

  • A small service fee from £0.89 will be added to your order. Learn more

About this event

  • Edinburgh Zoo evening entry tickets
  • Infants go free! Adult & child tickets include a tub or cone of ice cream
  • Explore the zoo between 5pm - 9pm

Edinburgh Zoo 

  • Set in 82 acres of sloping parkland and home to more than 1000 animals, just 3 miles west of Edinburgh City Centre 
  • Experience the zoo in a whole new light as twilight settles in and see all of your favourite animals after hours 
  • Food and drink will be available to purchase throughout the evening and the gift shop will remain open so you can take home a special souvenir
  • Recognised with a gold level Green Tourism award for their exemplary conservation work and sustainable practices

Small print

    • Advance booking is not required. 
    • First entry 5pm. Last entry 8pm. Zoo closes at 9pm. Daytime zoo entry is not included. Please note that some animal houses will close earlier in the evening.
    • Suitable for all ages. All attendees require a ticket; under 0-2 yrs are free of charge; 3 - 15 years are classed as children.
    • Adult and child tickets include a scoop of ice cream in a cone or tub; redeemable from Rockhopper Ice Cream Kiosk. Any additional scoops, toppings and sauces charged separately (card payment only).
    • All infants and children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
    • Terms and conditions apply; please visit the Edinburgh Zoo website for further information.
    • Pets are not permitted.
    • Wheelchair access available. Wheelchairs are available for hire on arrival; subject to availability. Mobility scooters are also permitted.
    • A small service fee will be applied to your order, you'll see the exact amount at checkout.  
    • You can use your paperless ticket from your itison account on any mobile device. Printed vouchers are also accepted. 
    • Ticket is non-transferable and non-refundable unless event is cancelled.
    • Ticket is not exchangeable for cash or valid with any other offers.
    • Images used for illustrative purposes only.
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  • Sat 11th - Sat 25th Jul 2026
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What people think

Average rating of: 4.9

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  • fantastic amount of beatiful lights due to my mobility i found it hilly and couldent manage it very well

    Reviewed on

    this was a lovely night out the lights were amazing we went to the gannet restaurant the cullin skink was perfect a meal in itsself

  • Much more than expected

    Reviewed on

    From first arrival it was really special. I'd bring our own pack of cookies!

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