Animal attractions and events in Edinburgh, Fife and Lothians
Around Edinburgh there are many zoos, farms, attractions and wildlife locations where you can visit, watch, learn and interact with animals. The attractions offer activities, learning and events for all ages of children.Zoos in Edinburgh, Fife and Lothians
Here are the main zoos in and around Edinburgh for visiting animals:Animal Farms in Edinburgh Region
For animal farms and petting zoos, which are welcoming for younger children:Wildlife locations in the Edinburgh Area
To visit locations where you can see native wildlife, and with occasional ranger led events, check these venues:- Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park
- Cammo Visitor Centre
- Corstorphine Hill
- Cramond Island
- Dalkeith Country Park
- Hermitage of Braid
- Holyrood Park
- Hopetoun House
- Inveresk Lodge
- Newhailes
- Maid of the Forth
- Pentland Hills Regional Park (Flotterstone)
- Ravelston Woods
- River Almond Walkway
- Roslin Glen Country Park
- Scottish Seabird Centre
- Slateford Dells
- Straiton Pond
- Vogrie Country Park
- Water of Leith Centre
- Straiton Pond
Edinburgh region attractions which hold animal and wildlife themed events
These venues sometimes hold events with animals, or wildlife :Edinburgh Activities with animals
These locations allow you and your family to ride horses and ponies :Click Edinburgh Events below to find hundreds of ideas. Select the Animal Category for the latest events specific to animals.