I left here feeling very confused. I completely understand, regretably, the need for zoos and conservation. I actually only went to see the Giant Panda but after walking up to the top was greated with a sign advising that they had gone home. Some of the animals seem content with more space than others while others seem lethargic and uninterested.

Brought our daughter here on her second birthday and she had a great time. She’s animal daft so was in her element, she particularly enjoyed the monkeys and koalas. Edinburgh Zoo is always a a great day out. We were there for about four hours before our daughter became too tired but you could easily spend an entire day there with the huge number of animals and enclosures to explore, and the demonstrations to attend. With that in mind I believe the ticket prices are fair. With regards to the food, we had coffee and cake on arrival at the Gannet Fish Bar which was very nice. We then went to the Penguin Cafe for lunch which was, disappointingly, a bit hit and miss. My panini was nice enough, and the children’s lunch box was good, however my husband had the driest looking bacon roll I’ve ever seen, and we were forced to sit at a dirty table which no one came over to clean the entire time we were there. It was also quite expensive for what you got. The staff we came across were all very pleasant, particularly the girl in the gift shop at the end who gave our sleepy and rather grumpy daughter a pack of animal cards. All in all a great day out, will definitely be back.

Loved visiting this zoo as I am a member of Chester Zoo so took advantage of being able to visit here with my membership and I wasn’t disappointed. Beautiful scenery and the animals were totally different to those at Chester zoo . I saw for the first time white pelicans, Pygmy hippo , armadillo, even the monkeys were different types to those at Chester . The big cats were all out in the sunshine today , lions , tigers and a Scottish wildcat - another animal I had not seen before . A very enjoyable day - be aware it is very hilly , however if you take your time , it is well worth the views from the top of the hill . I had read on another review to do the hill first then work you way down and that was indeed very good advice and my add on would be to take a drink with you as due to the season there wasn’t anywhere near the top to get one as they were shut as it’s not busy season . We spent 6 hours here and thoroughly enjoyed it and got a bus from Edinburgh old town which are every 15mins which dropped us off right outside.

*My visit was in October but owing to family illness I am only just getting around to reviewing my trip to Edinburgh now* I visited Edinburgh Zoo twice during my trip to the city. The first was a full day and the second was to kill a few hours before my train home. Both times I enjoyed my visit. I was thrilled to see Yang Guang and Tian Tian before they left. It was something that has been on my bucket list for years after watching them on the webcam for years, and I got to see them by the end of both visits. A common theme I found around the zoo was all of the animals were clearly well loved and cared for. The only thing I would say is the windows in the chimp house were filthy so it was hard to get photos and see them at times. I also struggled to find the lion and giant anteater enclosures but got there in the end. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The food was nice and good service. I will definitely return someday.

We visited the zoo for the first time for my (adult) son's birthday treat. He has learning disabilities and we always really appreciate the effort organisations go to with regard to accessibility when we visit attractions. I booked online, a concession ticket for him and I was given free admission as his carer (he has an Access card with +1 on it). We arrived as the zoo opened at 10am; Blue Badge parking was clearly signed and gave easy access to the zoo, there were also plenty of spaces that early in the day. The lady at the admissions desk was lovely, checked we knew it was all uphill with some very steep slopes and showed us the accessible transport number on the back of the map so that we could call for a lift if we ran out of steam! We did manage it but it was nice to know we could get rescued if need be. The weather was amazing, couldn't have been more perfect and the views out across the city to the hills beyond are breath taking. The map is easy to follow and there are plenty of places to rest, picnic, use the toilet and buy food and drink if you need to. Lots of information boards as well and all the staff we spoke to were lovely. The animals were incredible, very active in the morning and we were lucky enough to get a good view of all of them. It was a perfect day. The gift shop was reasonably priced so my son enjoyed himself in there as well and when I caused a chaos at the end of the day by losing my ticket for the carpark the staff were lovely and sorted everything out very quickly. It was a perfect day; we were very lucky with the weather and such good views of all the animals. Given that it was a week day during term time it was relatively quiet which suits us as well. We're looking forward to another visit soon.

Edinburgh Zoo has a large range of animals which are all unique and very interesting to look at and learn about. There are many food and drink options in sit in and take away cafes. The atmosphere in the zoo is quite amazing as there are many plants. Sadly like all zoos sometimes you don't see many animals as they are all sheltering from the Scottish weather. Overall an amazing place to spend the day and definitely worth the money.

Visited this morning for a ‘Sunrise Safari’ with my two year old. The weather was definitely on our side thankfully which makes a huge difference when visiting Edinburgh Zoo (highly advise visiting in dry weather) Maurice our tour guide was fantastic, he really made the whole experience informative, funny and enjoyable and is a credit to the zoo with his in-depth knowledge combined with witty banter. A private tour before the gates open to the public, deffo a great way to experience the zoo and would recommend booking one of these. Since it was such a lovely day we took an additional two hours to wander around and there was plenty to see! Definitely worth spending a lot of time there and really taking it in. Lots to see and do for kids of all ages and adult animal enthusiasts alike. First time visiting in 15 years and generally not a fan of zoos but really enjoyed our day and will be back soon on another sunny day. Thanks Maurice!

Great zoo and great staff. Be aware that everything is on a hill and that can be a challenge. Take plenty of breaks and breathers along the way. The zoo also offers free mobility vehicle service which is helpful.

We visited the zoo with two kids (aged 5&2). It poured down all day, however it did not spoil the fun! We hired a two seater stroller as imagined the five your old would have some reservations walking up the hill in the rain, it cost £6 (plus £15 returnable deposit) and proved to be a valuable investment, and a great work out for us grown ups! In many ways the rain added to the experience as all the African animals opted to stay indoors, looking through the glass at us wondering why we were out in the rain! Meaning we had some great close ups with the big cats. We ate in the zoo, we appreciated the lack of plastic in take out containers/ drinks etc! Nice to see a company making sound environmental choices. Special mention to the staff we interacted with, all were fantastic! We met Lucy at the giraffe enclosure who shared some great knowledge. The staff, who had spent as long in the rain as we had, still managed to be enthusiastic about the zoo and the animals. One member of staff helped us manner the stroller into the Rhino enclosure, nothing seems to much of an ask, everyone was great 😊

My friends and I adored this zoo, the animals are fantastic and well cared for. Only small disadvantaged to this zoo is it is all on a hill! I unfortunately suffer with some serious foo issues and when I walk up hill or for too long, I am in a lot of pain, I was unaware about the hills beforehand, so I was suffering that didn’t stop me from having a good time! I would just be aware that if you suffer from any issues with walking, this might not be the best place to you, however, the zoo are more than happy to provide you with help if you need it!