Edinburgh Science Festival: Step to Sustainability
Join us for an exclusive guided tour of Edinburgh Zoo after closing, led by one of our rangers, followed by a talk at our new solar meadow.
About Edinburgh Science Festival: Step to Sustainability
| 12th April 2025 | |
| 6pm | |
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Edinburgh Zoo 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh West EH12 6TS |
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| £10 | |
| Event organiser/part of Edinburgh Science Festival | |
| Visit the event website here | |
Come after-hours for an exclusive, guided tour and talk at Edinburgh Zoo!
Join us for an exclusive guided tour of the Zoo after closing led by one of our rangers followed by a talk at our new solar meadow. Learn amazing facts about the species we care for and our conservation work. Hear about our wildlife conservation charity’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by 60% by 2030 and be net zero by 2040.
Suitable for Ages 8+
This is a walking tour and the zoo is located on hill, please get in touch should you have any mobility requirements prior to booking at events@rzss.org.uk
Tickets for RZSS Members are £8 – visit the Edinburgh Zoo website to book directly.
Presented by Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
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