Edinburgh Zoo

With the largest and most exciting wildlife attraction in Scotland, Edinburgh Zoo is one of the top tourist attractions in Scotland and is committed to the highest standards of animal welfare, conservation and environmental education.

Set in 82 acres of parkland, the Zoo is situated three miles to the west of Edinburgh city centre and is home to 1,000 animals from over 150 species and is also the headquarters of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.

You can experience a busy programme of educational events and activities - ranging from keeper talks through to hands-on animal encounters - and a wide-range of eating experiences, several play areas, a fantastic gift shop as well as free hilltop safari rides.

The Zoo is also one of Scotland's most successful visitor attractions, second only to Edinburgh Castle in terms of paying visitors, with over 600,000 visitors a year.

To find out more about Edinburgh Zoo please visit the official website: http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk