Animal activities Edinburgh

Exploring Animal Activities in Edinburgh

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Edinburgh Zoo 🐨🦁🐒

• One of the most popular attractions, Edinburgh Zoo is home to over 1,000 animals representing 200 species. Don’t miss the famous giant pandas, Yang Guang and Tian Tian.
• Located on Corstorphine Hill, it offers beautiful views of the city. Remember to check the opening times and animal feeding schedules before your visit.

🐦 Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 🌱🕊️

• While primarily a botanical garden, the RBGE also has a large bird aviary and pond area with ducks and geese. Keep an eye out for the colorful peafowl that roam freely around the gardens.
• Don’t forget to visit the Inverleith House, which hosts temporary art exhibitions throughout the year.

🐬 Scottish Seabird Centre 🌊🐦

• Located in North Berwick, this center offers live camera feeds of local seabird colonies, providing a chance to see puffins, gannets, and more from the comfort of dry land.
• They also offer guided boat trips during the summer months. Booking in advance is recommended.

🐴 The Real Mary King’s Close 🏰🐎

• While not a traditional animal attraction, The Real Mary King’s Close offers an insight into 17th-century Edinburgh life. One of the highlights is the ‘Animal Tales’ tour, which includes stories about pets in the close during that period.

🦆 Holyrood Park 🌲🕊️

• This large park in the heart of the city is home to a variety of wild birds and even the occasional roe deer. The Salisbury Crags are a great spot for birdwatching, especially during migration seasons.

Remember to respect all wildlife and their habitats. Never feed animals or disturb nests. Always keep a safe distance and use binoculars when viewing wild animals. Enjoy your animal-filled adventures in Edinburgh! 💙🐾🏰🌳🦁🐯🦜🐤🦅🐦🐸🐬🐢🕊️🐓🐄🐖🦌🐨🐮🐑🐫🕊️🦔🐰🦚🐺🦡🦊🐹🐯🐍🦎🐱🦇🦌🐒🐧🦢🐓🐫🦆🦌🐖🐘🐨🐺🦚🐀🕊️🦔🐰🐱💙🏰🌳🦁🐯🦜🐤🦅🐦🐸🐬🐢🕊️🐓🐄🐖🦌🐨🐮🐑🐫🦔🐰🦚🐺🦡🦊🐹🐯🐍🦎🐱🦇🦌🐒🐧🦢🐓🐫🦆🐖🐘🐨🐺🦚🐀🕊️🦔🐰🐱💙

• Pro tip: Check out Wild Edinburgh for guided nature walks around the city, led by knowledgeable local guides.