Support the Zoo

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a registered charity (SC 004064) dedicated to environmental education and the conservation of threatened species.  Widely respected as one of the foremost zoological centres in Europe, our mission is:

To inspire and excite our visitors with the wonder of living animals, and so to promote the conservation of threatened species and habitats.

We achieve this mission through a variety of programmes in conservation, education and research all directed towards a better understanding of zoology and the environment.  Animal welfare is our highest priority, and we are constantly finding new and effective ways of providing the animals in our care with appropriate, stimulating and naturalistic habitats.

There are many ways you can support the zoo such as Membership, Animal Adoption, Donations, Legacies and Volunteering.

Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh
EH12 6TS
Tel: 0131 3349171

Opening times and Prices:

Please visit Edinburgh Zoo’s website for up-to-date opening times and prices.

Directions:

By Bus:
Edinburgh Zoo, located on Corstorphine Road, is well serviced by public transport. With bus stops located directly outside the Zoo, it makes it easily accessible by the following buses; All the following Lothian Buses go from Princes Street, Edinburgh city centre;

12 – The Jewel – Princes Street  – The Gyle
26 – Tranent – Princes Street  – Clerwood
31 – Polton – Princes Street – East Craigs
X48 – The Ingliston Park and Ride

Waverley Bridge – Princes Street – Ingliston Park & Ride – Ratho
100 – Airlink
Waverley Bridge – Princes Street – Edinburgh Airport
All the following Citylink services also stop at Edinburgh Zoo;

900 – Glasgow – Edinburgh
909 – Stirling – Edinburgh
904 – East Kilbride – Edinburgh

By Train:

There are two trains stations in Edinburgh city, Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh Haymarket Station. From these stations the buses will take you to Edinburgh Zoo.

By Car:

From the south – on the A1, A68 or A702

When you reach the City Bypass (A720) turn left, following signs for Edinburgh north and west. Follow the by-pass for 13 miles (from the A1), 11 miles (from the A68) or 6 miles (from the A702) until the end of the bypass. At the huge Gogarburn roundabout, take the right hand lane, and turn right, following signs for Edinburgh city centre (A8). Follow this road for approx 2.5 miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn.

From the south west – on the A70

Approaching Edinburgh, at the village of Currie, turn left at the Post Office following signs for Hermiston and Heriot Watt University. Follow this road for 1.5 miles, then turn right onto the A71 towards the city centre for a further 1.5 miles. At the first roundabout, turn left onto the City Bypass (A720) and head north for 2 miles. At the huge Gogarburn roundabout, take the right hand lane, and turn right, following signs for Edinburgh city centre (A8). Follow this road for approx 2.5 miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn.

From the south west – on the A71

Heading towards Edinburgh, turn left onto the City Bypass (A720) following signs for Edinburgh north. Follow this for 2 miles, until the end of the bypass. At the huge Gogarburn roundabout, take the right hand lane, and turn right, following signs for Edinburgh city centre (A8). Follow this road for approx 2.5 miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn.

From the west – on the M8

Travelling east on the M8, leave the motorway at Junction 1 onto the City Bypass (A720). Follow this for 1.5 miles, until the end of the bypass at the huge Gogarburn roundabout. Take the right hand lane, and turn right, following signs for Edinburgh city centre (A8). Follow this road for approx 2.5 miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn.

From the airport – on the A8

Follow signs for Edinburgh city centre, turning left onto the A8. On the dual carriageway, take the right hand land for City Centre, and follow the underpass at the huge Gogarburn roundabout. Follow this road for approx 3 more miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn.

 From the north west – on the M9

Leave the motorway at Junction 1, following signs for the Airport (A8). On the dual carriageway, take the right hand land for City Centre, and follow the underpass at the huge Gogarburn roundabout. Follow this road for approx 3 more miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn

From the north, Forth Road Bridge – on the M90

Continue on the A90 towards Edinburgh city centre, for 5 miles. At the Cramond roundabout, turn right onto the A902 for a further 1.5 miles. At the Maybury Junction, turn left onto the A8 following signs for city centre. Follow this road for a further 2 miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn.