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Edinburgh Zoo

Opened in 1913, Edinburgh Zoo has been a Mecca for generations of animal-mad Scottish schoolkids. Set up on an 83-acre site on Corstophine Hill in the capital, the zoo was one of the first to have an open design rather than steel cages. The zoo has been home to a plethora of animals in the century since, none more popular than the penguins whose daily parade is a highlight.

Giant pandas set to leave Edinburgh Zoo for China in just two weeks
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Yang Guang and Tian Tian, the two giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo, are set to leave the UK for China early next month — and the public have just two weeks to get one last look at them.
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Edinburgh Zoo welcomes rare gecko babies for first time ever in adorable photos
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The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has revealed that Edinburgh Zoo has bred a rare species of gecko for the first time ever — and took some cute photos to celebrate.
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Edinburgh Zoo announces tragic death of 'amazing' koala who became lockdown sensation
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A six-year-old koala at Edinburgh Zoo, who became popular during the Covid-19 lockdowns, has been put to sleep, and many visitors were quick to share their memories of the "beautiful" animal.
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Edinburgh Zoo tragedy as beloved sun bear dies following cancer battle
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A 20-year-old sun bear at Edinburgh Zoo has been put to sleep "to prevent suffering" following a battle with cancer, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has revealed.
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Famous knighted Scots penguin Sir Nils Olav receives world record upgrade after promotion
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Iconic Edinburgh Zoo penguin Sir Nils Olav received a visit from the Guinness World Records last week after he was given a "historic promotion" over the summer.
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Man tries to sneak into Edinburgh Zoo by jumping wall but is caught in the act
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The bizarre incident happened on Sunday afternoon when a man appeared to be trying to get out of paying.
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Edinburgh Zoo announces death of beloved red panda as visitors left 'gutted'
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Edinburgh Zoo has revealed that its 12-year-old red panda Kitty was put to sleep as a result of "age-related health problems", and visitors have taken to social media to share their thoughts.
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Edinburgh Zoo shares 'adorable' photos of miniature antelope less than 40cm tall
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"Gorgeous" photos of a tiny Kirk's dik-dik calf have been shared by Edinburgh Zoo, and fans were quick to shower praise on the images — with one calling the animals "amazing little creatures".
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Edinburgh Zoo announces giant pandas set to return to China in months
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The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has announced that giant pandas Yang Guang and Tian Tian will return to China this December after almost 12 years in Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh Zoo's endangered piglets named as litter revealed to be all girls
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Edinburgh Zoo has shared adorable snaps of the litter of critically endangered piglets they welcomed earlier this summer.
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Tam Cowan: Fringe best gag champ would've got kids hee-haw on Halloween
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Tam's not impressed with the Fringe's funniest gag and says it's not even good enough for guising
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Edinburgh Zoo mascot penguin promoted to general in adorable photos
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Sir Nils Olav, a longstanding mascot penguin at Edinburgh Zoo, was promoted to the rank of major general in a ceremony that saw over 160 uniformed soldiers take part.
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Edinburgh Zoo celebrates panda's final birthday in UK with present made by local kids
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Edinburgh Zoo has shared photos of its panda Yang Guang celebrating his 20th birthday with a care package decorated by children being supported by Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity.
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Nicola Sturgeon's civil servants billed public for curling, crazy golf, laser games and Play-Doh
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Details of the bizarre away days are part of nearly 60,000 Scottish Government credit card entries
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Edinburgh Zoo confirms sun bear is 'real' after 'person in costume' allegations
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A zoo in China has been forced to deny that one of its sun bears is being played by a person in disguise.
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Edinburgh Zoo welcomes adorable endangered baby piglets among 'rarest in the world'
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Four Visayan warty piglets have been born at Edinburgh Zoo, and visitors heading there in the coming weeks may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the adorable youngsters.
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The Scottish zoo with 'more to do' than Edinburgh's where you can pet goats and ponies
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A Scottish zoo has earned rave online reviews from recent visitors, with one stating that "there is so much more to see and do" than at Edinburgh Zoo in the capital.
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Edinburgh Zoo welcomes baby otters as adorable snaps show pups getting check up
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Six Asian small-clawed otter pups - five boys and a girl - were welcomed by parents Barry and Luna on May 23.
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Seven things to do with the family in Scotland this summer
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From relaxing getaways to fun-filled adventures, there's plenty to do in Scotland this summer
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Adorable baby monkey born at Edinburgh Zoo visitors can see for themselves
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Edinburgh Zoo has confirmed the birth of a new L'Hoest's monkey earlier this month by sharing an adorable video of the youngster holding onto its mum — and visitors can see the baby for themselves.
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Mum describes horrifying moment son fell 12 feet onto his head at Edinburgh Zoo
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Harry Eades was at the zoo with his family in April when the accident happened.
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Edinburgh Zoo pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang to return to China after 12 years
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The giant pandas quickly became the star attraction of the zoo when they were first welcomed back in December 2011 - but they are likely to be split up soon.
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Edinburgh Zoo gentoo penguins foster newborn chicks in adorable photos
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The penguin breeding season has begun at Edinburgh Zoo, and to celebrate the birth of the first gentoo chicks of the year, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has shared some adorable snaps.
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Edinburgh Zoo welcomes endangered penguin chick as first hatch of the year
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Edinburgh Zoo has shared a photo of its very first Northern rockhopper chick of the penguin breeding season, and excited members of the public have said a trip to the zoo "is on the cards".
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