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Edinburgh Zoo launch EGG-citing Easter events

Volunteers at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) have celebrated the launch of Easter events at Edinburgh Zoo by making enrichment filled with tasty treats, like apple and bamboo, for two of the wildlife conservation charity’s red pandas, Kevyn and Kitty.

Visitors to the zoo in April will be able to enjoy a delicious two-course roast dinner served in the Mansion House,...

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New school trip initiative connects children to nature at Edinburgh Zoo

  • TalkTalk launches new school trip initiative with the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland at Edinburgh Zoo
  • Focused on supporting schools where the cost of travel would be a barrier, the pilot project aims to reduce the financial strain on parents and schools
  • The bursary scheme comes as TalkTalk rolls out great value full fibre across Edinburgh

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Edinburgh children paint special pebbles for penguins

Children being supported by Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) have painted special pebbles to celebrate the beginning of penguin breeding season at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo .

Discovery and community officers from the wildlife conservation charity delivered the pebbles as part of their weekly interactive sessions at the Royal Hospital for...

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Pip and Posy are going to Whipsnade Zoo

Pip and Posy are heading to the UK’s largest zoo for their biggest adventure yet Saturday 1 April to Tuesday 9 May 2023

Pip and Posy are set to take families on a wildlife adventure this Easter, as the popular children’s animated series comes to life through a series of fun activities at Whipsnade Zoo.

From Saturday 1 April to Tuesday 9 May, kids can enter Pip and Posy ’s wonderful...

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Zoo-normous egg hunt at London Zoo this Easter

Saturday 1 April – Sunday 16 April at London Zoo

Hop on down to London Zoo this Easter for an Easter egg hunt like no other – as families visiting the conservation zoo are tasked with cracking secret codes to find the golden egg hidden somewhere amongst 36 acres of wildlife.

From Saturday 1 – Sunday 16 April animal detectives can join the search for the conservation zoo’s egg-laying...

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Celebrate the season of love with Valentine’s events at Edinburgh Zoo

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has announced a series of Valentine’s Day themed events at Edinburgh Zoo to help the wildlife conservation charity create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.

Visitors to the zoo in February half term will be able to paint pebbles that the penguins will use to build nests when their breeding season starts in March, with...

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Kids can join in with Vets in Action at ZSL London Zoo this half-term

The secret life of vets… Kids can join in with Vets in Action at ZSL London Zoo this half-term Saturday 11 - Sunday 19 February 2023

London Zoo is inviting children to become zoo vets this February half-term - at Vets in Action , an award-winning role-playing experience for budding veterinarians.

From Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 February as part of Vets in Action , kids will be able to...

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Rhinos celebrate Christmas early at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

No time like the present for rhinos Christmas comes early for a young rhino and her mum at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Christmas has come early for greater one-horned rhino calf Zhiwa and her mum Behan, after zookeepers at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo gave them giant, festive, gift-boxes filled with their favourite foods.

Three-year-old Zhiwa and her mum woke up to the colourful Christmas presents, each...

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Edinburgh Zoo swings into spooky season as Halloween trail returns

Spooky season is in full swing at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo after the wildlife conservation charity’s Halloween trail opened to visitors this weekend (Friday 7 October 2022).

The Spooktacular! light trail has returned after its debut last year with new family-friendly frights, creepy crawlies and ghostly characters that come out at night while...

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Boo at the Zoo at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Get jitters with the critters Saturday 22 – Sunday 30 October

For hairy but not too scary Halloween fun, families can trick-or-treat themselves to a trip to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo this October half-term - with Boo at the Zoo .

From Saturday 22 – Sunday 30 October , visitors to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo can celebrate all things spooky during a fang-tastic day out for the whole family.

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