A spectacular light trail will take you on a journey to discover the magic of Christmas spirit and Santa’s time at the zoo.
From Friday 19 November until Sunday 2 January, you can glow around the route with projections, twinkling fairy lights and much more.
Designed for limited visitor numbers with a wide range of safety measures in place, Edinburgh Zoo’s Christmas Nights are sure to light up your winter.
Don’t miss out – our discounted early bird tickets are on sale for a limited time only!
Entry slots are available every 15 minutes from 4.45pm with the last available entry time at 7.30pm for a 9pm finish. Please book online in advance to secure your preferred date and time.
Please note, 10 December is an adult only evening.
Prices:
Adult: £18 (Early bird £16.20)
Child: £12 (Early bird: £10.80)
Member Adult: £14.50 (Early bird: £13.00)
Member Child: £9.50 (Early Bird: £8.50)
Carer & U3: Free
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