Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

...of animals on view at Edinburgh zoo. Depending on where you choose to start you will either find yourself as I do heading up the hills to the top past the rhinos and larger animals on your way to where the zebras enclosure is or you will find yourself starting at the reptile sheds which I tend to leave till on the way out. You may find it useful to plan your day around special event times such as the feeding of the lions or the penguin parade to ...
...then the bus service within Edinburgh is probably the best way especially during the zoo`s busy periods as parking can become difficult. If you are driving to the zoo from north of Edinburgh you simply want to head for the by pass after the bridge and follow the signs, coming from south of Edinburgh you will probably enter through Leith or granton, in this case you want to head north on the city by pass towards the bridge until the zoo is sign posted. ...

thebigc1690 11.04.2007 (13.01.2009) · Read full review
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...based upon my experience visiting Edinburgh zoo for the day on 31.8.05 along with my husband, son (aged 7) and neice (aged 9). This was to be the first time both of the children had visited a large zoo, and it was 13 years since I had last been to Edinburgh zoo. About Edinburgh Zoo *********************** Edinburgh zoo is owned by the Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland, which is a registered charity. It was built in 1913 upon a 85 acre site purchased ...
...How To Get There ******************** Edinburgh zoo is situated on Corstorphine Road. *By Public Transport* We travelled by train. The city of Edinburgh itself has two large train stations Waverley and Haymarket to which there are many services run to and from. If you are planning to travel by train you would be well advised to book several days in advance in order to take advantage of the cheaper advance ticket deals available. The train stations, ...

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...to me to learn that Edinburgh Zoo is the second most popular paid for tourist attraction, not just in Edinburgh, but in the whole of Scotland, with a massive 650,000 visitors a year. (First place, incidentally, goes to my initial answer, the castle). I had a vague awareness that Edinburgh had a zoo, but it wasn't until very recently that a free day, sunny weather and the desire to "do something" coincided and inspired me to want to make the five ...
...is well signposted from the Edinburgh by-pass by large brown signs. Once off the bypass you only have to drive a couple of miles down the A8 before reaching the zoo itself, so you don't actually need to do much city driving at all. The A8 forms part of the Edinburgh-Glasgow route, so expect it to be pretty well clogged with traffic whenever you go (although to be honest I found this to be no bad thing, as it allowed me to proceed slowly and keep ...

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...mere 20 minute drive away, Edinburgh Zoo is a regular family day out for us. If you are driving to the zoo, I have to forewarn you that there is a charge of £3.50 to park your car here (unless you are a member of the zoo in which case it's free) and you will receive a car sticker when you pay at the entrance to the car park. Cost of entry is £12.50 per adult £8.50 per child (3-14 years) £10.50 per concession Children under 3 are free and there are ...
...is 2 adults, 2 children. Edinburgh Zoo have options for couples with 3 children and also single parents. Of course if you have more than 3 children this will still be an issue. There are discounts for group bookings and you can become a member of the zoo which will entitle you to unlimited entry for a year and other benefits (your own entrance, discounts, access to members areas etc). I've heard people complain about the prices before and while it ...

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...my local zoo, which is Edinburgh Zoo, at my daughter's request. She has been here before, firstly with school about four years ago, and secondly with just her dad a few months before he died. The last time I was at the zoo was when I was younger than my daughter is now, on a school trip, which is pathetic really considering I live so near the place. I have to admit however that I am not a huge fan of zoos. I have been to many over the years and while ...
...I suppose. ==Location== Edinburgh Zoo is situated in Corstorphine, in the west of the city. It's on the main A8 road and is well signposted. Buses run past here fairly frequently too including Citylink coaches from Glasgow and Stirling, and Lothian Buses routes 12, 26, 31 and X48. The 26 has a particularly good frequency from the city centre. Parking is also available but costs £3.50. The car park is located on a hill and you may find yourself waiting ...

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Edinburgh Zoo is situated in West Edinburgh, on Corstorphine Road. It is easily accessible as you pass it on the way from the Airport on your way to the town centre and if you are in the town centre you can get a bus directly there! The buses which would take you there from Princes Street in the centre of the city are 12, 26, 31 which are lothian buses and an 86 is a first bus. *B*A*C*K*G*R*O*U*N*D Edinburgh Zoo opened in 1913, in leafy hillside ...
...as you couldn't move, but the girls had seen most of the animals that they wanted to see! If you are in Edinburgh and get a lovely day, then pop along to the zoo. It's open every day and I still learn new things every time I go! ...

Groovee 29.06.2003 (10.05.2004) · Read full review
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...an Easter '04 visit to Edinburgh Zoo A word of advice, maybe obvious, but check that your sibling (s) actually do like animals. Mine is into anything mechanical and scary ie trucks and dinosaurs and past evidence was not reassuring - the only thing that excited him was making comparisons of the size of pile of poos in each of the animals enclosures When we arrived on Easter Sunday, the queues were so long we decided to do something else and go ...
...course lined by most of edinburgh when we went. How they were not petrified I dont know, I would be. Presumably they take in in their stride :-) and are rewarded copiously with fish We had still not seen everything, but had really had enough. I mentioned earlier that my little boy is none to bothered about animals. At every enclosure after about 30 seconds, unless the animal was stratching something personal, beating the sh*t out of its companion ...

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...the 22nd of July 1913 Edinburgh Zoo was opened to the public for the very first time. As you can well imagine things have changed very much from these early days. The Zoo is owned by The Royal zoological Society of Scotland who purchased the site on which the Zoo stands for £17,000. It was not until much later in the late forties that the Society acquired the " Royal " status after a visit from HRH King George VI. The society's original charter ...
...visit to a decent Zoo, Edinburgh Zoo is such a Zoo and I highly recommend a visit. The only negative I have about the Zoo was the extortionate prices charged at the gift shop an restaurant, but I think we have all learned from our experiences to places such as this and expect to get ripped of a bit. Should you intend to take your own picnic with you there are plenty places around the Zoo where you can enjoy your eats. The Zoo is some 4-5 miles ...

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...can highly recommend visit to Edinburgh Zoo it really is a great day out for all the family. It is situated 3 miles to the west of Edinburgh on the A8 and if you are travelling by car it is well sign posted or by bus from the city centre more than a dozen different buses stop there. It is open at 9 am every day of the year including Christmas Day and closes at April- September 6pm October-March 5pm November- February 4.30 pm All I could remember ...
...creatures from around the world. Edinburgh proudly boasts the worlds biggest Penguin pool with underwater viewing unfortunately the famous Penguin Parade is suspended at the moment in view of the Foot and Foot outbreak. Enjoy the Touch Tables where you can get real hands on fun or why not take time to do a Brass Rubbing. The zoo is set in a hilly location and for the disabled the loan of a free wheelchair is possible.Access is also possible to ...

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Edinburgh Zoo makes a fantastic day out for the whole family. Prices are reasonable, especially considering that this is the sort of place you will probably want to spend all day at! It costs £7 for an adult, and £4 for a child, plus an extra two pounds for car parking. There are also family tickets available. Make sure you don’t miss the entrance to the car park as we did – the word ZOO is painted on the road leading up to the carpark ...
...The range of animals at Edinburgh zoo is fantastic. Whilst there is not the vast number you would find at a much larger zoo such as London, Edinburgh really has made the most of its more limited space, with a mix of both foreign and domestic varieties. I know that many people dislike zoos, since they believe the animals are kept in cramped and crowded conditions, but I did feel that the animals here were exceptionally well cared for, and given as ...

weebagpuss 02.06.2001 · Read full review
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...back to the point: Edinburgh zoo is built on a hill. This is the first point, and not something to be taken lightly. Although you can hire buggies at reception for small children, walking round the entire zoo is a major undertaking. The higher up you go, the more spread out the animals get (possibly because these are newer, bigger enclosures.) There is a safari bus which leaves every half hour from the bottom which is a good idea, but it only takes ...
...on the west side of Edinburgh in Corstorphine and the turn off is reasonably easy to miss, so you might find yourself going past it without realising. The Zoo is next to a large Holiday Inn hotel which is probably easier to see. There are plenty of buses that go this way so public transport is a good option. There were temporary restrictions to parts of the zoo in place for a while due to the Foot and Mouth outbreak but happily these are all now ...

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...out to the Zoo and Edinburgh zoo is no acception. As the largest Animal park in Scotland (82acres), the Edinburgh Zoo is committed to high standards of animal welfare and conservationand envirnmental education. They are owned by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, a registered conservation and education charity. As part of this committment, the zoo runs conservation programmes world-wide as well as education and research programmes on a UK ...
...the VisitScotland quality assurance scheme Admission Times Open 365 days per year - even Christmas day! April to September (09:00 to 6:00) October to March (09:00 to 5:00 November to February (09:00 to 4:30) Admission Fees Adults £10.00 Children £7.00 (under 3's go free) Concession £7.50 Family tickets 2 Adults + 2 Children £32.00 2 Adults + 3 Children £35.50 Groups of ten or more Adults £8.00 Children £5.60 Concession £6.00 Facilities ...

ally2kc 29.06.2006 · Read full review
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Edinburgh Zoo is situated on the west side of the city, easily accessible by bus from the town centre, or straight from the motorway from Glasgow. It’s not at all well sign-posted but the main entrance is hard to miss, set as it is in a large attractive looking building up some steps from the main road. This is easily the biggest Zoo in Scotland and worth a visit if you’re in the city for a few days, although I couldn’t describe ...
...The Penguins Edinburgh Zoo is world famous for its penguin collection, which live in an enormous purpose built enclosure in the centre of the Zoo. The penguins can be viewed from the side of the enclosure, or from above on a bridge, or underwater via large viewing windows. My children particularly liked the underwater option, as the penguins glide right up to the glass. Any way you choose to watch them , this is a very impressive feature and a must ...

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...from a mighty Polar Bear? Edinburgh Zoo gives you the chance to do all that and more. Opened in 1913, Edinburgh zoo is one of Europe’s leading zoos in conservation and their mission is: ‘To inspire and excite our visitors with the wonder of living animals...’ And that is just what they do. There is a wide array of animals from the cute and cuddly to the mighty and majestic; there is no shortage of amazing animals in Edinburgh Zoo. There is the traditional ...
...and banging on the glass. Edinburgh Zoo is built on a steep bank, and I see a lot of parents struggling with pushchairs and a number of bags, especially in the summer heat. Although I have not made it to the zoo early, so I cannot comment on it, but I have noticed that many of the animals seem to become a lot more lively within the last our of closing, plus it is a lot quieter due to most of the children leaving, and you don’t have a people rushing ...

Joe_D_L 02.08.2007 · Read full review
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...and wrote another review. Edinburgh Zoo is only 20 minutes from I live so we aim to go at least once a year, sometimes twice. The Zoo is easily found on the Corstophine Road which runs directly into Edinburgh from the airport. There are several buses running past it regular. Take a look at the website which gives loads of information - www.edinburghzoo.org.uk The zoo has been in Edinburgh since opening in 1913, on a hillside park, 10 minutes from ...
...have read my views I did say hillside again, and yes it is quite steep in places) The zoo aims to help preserve many different species whilst at the same time inspire and excite its many visitors. It is part of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, and is a registered charity. As to prices and admission charges I would direct you to the website, as with many organisations prices change, although it is generally once a year. You can also pre ...

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