Edinburgh Zoo Tickets

Meet 2,500 animals in their recreated habitats & visit one of Europe’s largest penguin pools.

• Everything you get: Entry to 82 acres of wildlife habitats with over 2,500 animals. Visit Scotland’s only koalas and sloths, see chimpanzees on the Budongo Trail, explore Penguins Rock, and enjoy daily talks, animal shows, and conservation-focused exhibits for all ages.
• Why choose this: Explore at your own pace and enjoy easy access, just 10 minutes by bus or car from Edinburgh city centre.

Inclusions

• Standard entry tickets to Edinburgh Zoo

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID is on hand for a smooth experience.
• Sharp metallic tools or objects, alcohol, drugs, drones, radios, scooters, bikes, rollerblades, roller skates, hoverboards, barbecues, balloons, balls, ice-cream sticks and glass items are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• For safety, guests under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Smoking is prohibited, including e-cigarettes.
• This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.
• Available facilities: parking.
• Visitors wearing costumes may be asked to remove them for safety reasons.
• Re-entry after admission is not permitted without prior approval from park authorities.
• In case of extreme weather, the park may close; tickets will be transferred to a convenient revisit date.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Discover Scotland's royal drama at the Holyrood Palace and meet koalas, penguins, and sloths at the zoo!

• Everything you get at the Palace of Holyroodhouse: Entry to The King's official Scottish residence. Explore the historic chambers of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the grand State Apartments with your multilingual audio guide. Finish by walking through the Holyrood Abbey ruins.
• Everything you get at the Edinburgh Zoo: Entry to Edinburgh Zoo, home to over 2,500 animals and a leading conservation charity. See koalas, giraffes, sloths, and chimpanzees. Don't miss the famous Penguin Rock exhibit, ranger talks, and the 82-acre parkland.
• Why choose this combo: Save time and money with one ticket. Seamlessly combine 500 years of royal history and drama with a wild day at the Zoo.

Inclusions

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Entry to the Palace of Holyroodhouse
• Audio guide in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish

Edinburgh Zoo

• Entry tickets to Edinburgh Zoo

Exclusions

Palace of Holyroodhouse + Edinburgh Zoo

• Guided tour
• Transfers
• Food and drinks

What’s not allowed

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Photography is strictly not allowed inside the State Apartments.
• Large bags, rucksacks and suitcases (30L or over) are not allowed inside for security reasons.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Edinburgh Zoo

• Safety is a priority, so guests under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a guardian.
• Sharp metallic tools or objects, alcohol, drones, radios, scooters, bikes, rollerblades or skates and glass items are not allowed on this experience.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Smoking is not allowed, including e-cigarettes.

Accessibility

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, except in some parts of Mary, Queen of Scots' rooms.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Edinburgh Zoo

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, security and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.
• The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• The Palace of Holyroodhouse is open to the public on December 23. It is, however, closed on Christmas.

Edinburgh Zoo

• Re-entry after entering isn’t permitted without park authority approval.
• The park may close in extreme weather; tickets will be valid for a later visit.
• Visitors wearing costumes might be asked to remove them for safety.
• Facilities: parking.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Brace yourself for Edinburgh’s eerie tales, then switch gears with 2500+ wildlife encounters!

• Everything you get at Edinburgh Zoo: Explore over 82 hectares of lush space housing 2,500 animals. Meet rare species like giant pandas & Amur tigers. Enjoy daily keeper talks and educational events all designed to connect you with wildlife & conservation.
• Everything you get at Edinburgh Dungeon: Join 15 actors bringing Edinburgh’s eerie past to life in 10 immersive shows. Encounter witches, killers, and royalty, plus a thrilling free-fall Drop Ride to Doom at the end of your 80-mins adventure.
• Why choose this combo: Both attractions are 6 km apart, so you can explore each at your own pace, whether on the same or different days—your choice!

Inclusions

Edinburgh Zoo

• Standard entry tickets to Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Dungeon

• Entry to the Edinburgh Dungeon
• 80-mins show

Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID is on hand for a smooth experience.
• Sharp metallic tools or objects, drones, alcohol, smoke bombs, fireworks, glass bottles, illegal substances, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, and large bags are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• Note that children under 15 must be accompanied by a guardian.
• This experience is accessible to wheelchair users.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Edinburgh Zoo

• Radios, bikes, roller skates, hoverboards, barbecues, balloons, balls, ice-cream sticks and glass items are not permitted on this experience.
• Smoking is prohibited, including e-cigarettes.
• This experience is accessible to pram/stroller users.
• Available facilities: parking.
• Visitors wearing costumes may be asked to remove them for safety reasons.
• Re-entry after admission is not permitted without prior approval from park authorities.
• In case of extreme weather, the park may close; tickets will be transferred to a convenient revisit date.

Edinburgh Dungeon

• Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
• For safety reasons, guests under the age of 4 years are not allowed on this experience.
• Guests aged 16 or 17 are required to present ID or a parent/guardian’s written permission.
• The recommended age to visit the dungeon is 8 and above.
• For your convenience, elevators are available throughout the venue.
• Safety first! Some shows of this experience are restricted for people with back issues and pregnant people.

Available facilities: restroom.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Ride through Edinburgh’s top 3 routes, then roam Scotland’s most popular wildlife park.

• Everything you get at Edinburgh Zoo: Visit a world-class 86-hectare zoo home to endangered species like red pandas, pygmy hippos, and sun bears. Watch feeding sessions and learn about global conservation efforts through engaging keeper presentations.
• Everything you get at Edinburgh bus tour: Access three scenic bus routes across Edinburgh for 24 hours with unlimited rides, multilingual commentary, headphones & discounts at top attractions like the Royal Yacht Britannia & Palace of Holyroodhouse.
• Why choose this combo: Enjoy easy access to over 15 city attractions & 1500+ animals. Travel freely across the city & explore the zoo at your own pace.

Inclusions

Edinburgh Zoo

• Standard entry tickets to Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour of Edinburgh
• Access to 3 routes: City sightseeing tour, Edinburgh tour, Regal tour
• Audio commentary in English, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Scottish, German, Portuguese, Spanish & Chinese (City Sightseeing & Edinburgh tours)
• English-speaking guide (Edinburgh tour)
• Discounts at the Royal Botanic Garden, Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyroodhouse & more (full list here)
• Headphones (Regal tour)

Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh bus tour

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID is on hand for a smooth experience.
• This experience is accessible to wheelchair users.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Edinburgh Zoo

• Sharp metallic tools or objects, alcohol, drugs, drones, radios, scooters, bikes, rollerblades, roller skates, hoverboards, barbecues, balloons, balls, ice-cream sticks and glass items are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• For safety, guests under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Smoking is prohibited, including e-cigarettes.
• This experience is accessible to pram/stroller users.
• Available facilities: parking.
• Visitors wearing costumes may be asked to remove them for safety reasons.
• Re-entry after admission is not permitted without prior approval from park authorities.
• In case of extreme weather, the park may close; tickets will be transferred to a convenient revisit date.

Edinburgh bus tour

• Pets are allowed on the bus.
• Mobility scooters are allowed if folded and stored as luggage.
• Low-floor ramps are available for easy access.
• Screens are conveniently available on the lower decks of City Sightseeing and Regal route buses.
• Great news! If you're traveling with children aged 15 and under, they can hop on board for free with the 24-hour ticket.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.