Piper the internet-famous pygmy hippopotamus calf can now be seen exploring her outdoor habitat by visitors to the Royal ...

The countdown is on for the return of Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns trail with just a few months to go until the popular after-dark experience returns for the winter with an out- of-this-world space ...

Baby pygmy hippo Piper has taken her first swim at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo. The adorable three-week-old followed mum Gloria into the pool before gaining the ...

When the Norwegian King's Guard visited the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 1961 for a drill display, Major Nils Egelien fell in love with the zoo's penguin colony, with the regal march of the ...

For winter activities at Edinburgh Zoo this year, check out our upcoming events or take a look at our private and Christmas party offerings. Please note this article is from 2023. An environmentally ...

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We want to help as many people as possible to experience a day out at the zoo and learn how we can all protect, value and love nature. We also know how hard things are for many people right now, ...

Scotland’s first king penguin egg in 17 years has been laid at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo. The egg was laid by Connie in the early hours of Friday 14 August. The ...

Edinburgh Zoo's one-week-old baby pygmy hippo has been named Piper. Keepers picked the name after the new arrival was confirmed as a little girl following her first health check by veterinary staff at ...

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has partnered with UK charity SpecialEffect to deliver an innovative pilot experience that allowed two immunocompromised children to enjoy a ...