Animal lovers can win the keys to Edinburgh Zoo or Highland Wildlife Park in exclusive summer prize draw

Posted 8 Jul 2026

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has launched a prize draw offering one lucky winner and three guests the opportunity to go behind the scenes at the wildlife conservation charity.

Thanks to this year’s bumper baby boom there has never been a better time to visit. The winner could meet playful youngsters at the zoo including Scotland’s first Linne’s two-toed sloth Atty, capybara pup Bru and giant anteater Snoot. At the park we have recently welcomed adorable snow leopard twin cubs. 

RZSS chief executive David Field will lead visitors on a tour. “This is a truly unique opportunity to experience Edinburgh Zoo or Highland Wildlife Park in a way that very few people ever will," he said.

“Seeing amazing animals up close and feeding some of the adorable new arrivals will be a once-in-a-lifetime prize.”

Every £5 ticket purchased will support vital conservation work, including the Saving Wildcats project led by RZSS which is returning wildcats to the Scottish Highlands.  

Chief executive of RZSS and President of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), David has more than 30 years of experience in wildlife conservation and zoo leadership.

"As a wildlife conservation charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters. Every ticket sold helps to create a future where nature is protected, valued and loved for generations to come," he said.

The prize includes lunch at the zoo or park, an overnight stay nearby and RZSS family membership for a year.

 

Enter competition now!

Notes to Editors

Hi-res images available: https://we.tl/t-QG0rreG8MMQ5YnfG  

Images free to use. Please credit RZSS  

Notes to editors  

Three runners up will each receive a baby animal encounter at Highland Wildlife Park

The overnight stay will be at Macdonald Aviemore Resort or Macdonald Houstoun House, near Edinburgh

Prize draw entry options:

£5 – 1 entry

£15 – 4 entries for the price of 3

£50 – 15 entries for the price of 10

£150 – 40 entries for the price of 30

£250 – 50 entries plus two complimentary tickets to Highland Wildlife Park  

About the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland  

  • The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a wildlife conservation charity with a bold vision: a world which protects, values and loves nature    
  • Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park are gateways to the natural world through which people can experience nature, learn about the challenges facing wildlife and discover how we harness our expertise in conservation science and animal care alongside the unique power of the RZSS family – our teams, supporters and partners – to save animals from extinction  
  • Highland Wildlife Park was crowned Best Visitor Attraction at Visit Scotland’s 2025 Scottish Thistle Awards