Our flaminglet has its Halloween costume sorted 🤡

Haggis is unsure of her new Halloween decoration* 🐦‍⬛ (*it's just a wild crow)

Spooky Season is almost here 👀   This October, carve a treat for our animals, enjoy eerie encounters and surprises for all ages – including an after-dark thrill for adults only at our Skulls and Snakes Supper 🐍   Every spook supports conservation from wildcats in Scotland to

Zoos across the UK and Europe are finding it increasingly difficult to transfer animals following Brexit, hampering breeding programmes to save endangered species ⚠️ Royal Zoological Society of Scotland and partners have written to DEFRA to ask for current rules to be urgently amended. While we fully

Cipi has been busy exploring his new extension ⛰️🌲 We've opened up a new area for Cipisek the sloth bear, with a rocky hill to emulate his natural habitat. You can now see him rolling in fallen leaves, digging for insects and taking in the view from new vantage point 👀 Check

While capybaras like Luna eat everything from fruits to tree bark, they LOVE eating grass! 🌱 They cannot get enough of the stuff. It has led to them gaining the nickname 'nature's lawnmowers'* *we made that last bit up but we think it might catch on 💛

Wee Waddle makes a big return tomorrow 🥳 You'll have the chance to get up close as the gentoo, rockhopper and king penguins go for a stroll 🐧 Come and watch the Wee Waddle Thursday to Sunday at 2:15pm at Penguins Rock 💛

Here we, here we, here we flamingo 🦩 It's time to confirm our worst-kept secret... we have a second flamingo chick 🥳 Both chicks are doing well and can be seen exploring their habitat, and trying really, really hard to stand on one leg 💛

We love Cipísek, and it looks like you do too given he has been crowned October's Animal of the Month! Cipi has been settling in well, though he has been challenging his keepers to constantly think up new and exciting enrichment for him... he is one inquisitive bear 🐻 Make

❌ ZOO CLOSURE - Saturday 4 October ❌ Due to Storm Amy and the increasing wind speeds we have taken the decision to close the zoo tomorrow (Sat 4 October) for the safety of our staff, visitors and animals. Pre-booked ticket holders will be contacted by email shortly 📧

We’re open 🐾 Now that the storm has passed the zoo is back open. Thank you to our amazing teams who worked so quickly to get the site ready for visitors 💛

Glow WILD this Christmas at Edinburgh Zoo! 🎄✨ Looking for the perfect place to host your Christmas party? Step into a magical world of twinkling lights, wildlife wonder and unforgettable festive cheer 🌟🐾 Whether it’s with friends, family, or colleagues, make this year’s

Autumn’s here and Tuga the gentoo penguin is decorating to match 🍂 10/10, Tuga - no notes 😍 📷 Keeper Morna

Lots of L'Hoest's 👀 We're thrilled to welcome another rare L'Hoest's monkey, bringing our troop up to five monkeys 🐵 Born to mum Sheli and dad Jamal, this little one will soon be named by keepers once their personality starts to shine 💛

It is T-minus 17 days until oor Haggis moves to her new home, so make sure you see her soon! 🏃 We're expecting a sunny weekend so you may well see her sunbathing with mum and dad, or more likely running off the zoomies 👀 Book online and save today 🔗 edinburghzoo.org.uk/tickets

Have a CAPY Halloween! Our capybaras are getting into the spooky spirit with some pumpkin fun! 🎃 🦇 Join us at Edinburgh Zoo this October for a spook-tacular time, from pumpkin-packed animal enrichment to after-dark thrills, there's something for every ghost and ghoul to

A grumpy pumpkin for a grumpy icon 😾🎃

✨ Say 'I do' at the zoo! ✨ Join us for a magical morning at Edinburgh Zoo on Saturday 25 October and discover Scotland's wildest wedding venue 🐧💍 Meet our amazing wedding planners, explore our unique spaces and start planning your unforgettable day. Spaces are limited –