Gift guide: Have a WILD Christmas

Posted 11 Nov 2026

Gentoo penguins in the snow at Edinburgh Zoo. IMAGE: Katie Paton 2018

From stocking fillers to wild gifts for animal lovers, discover something special for everyone on your list this festive season at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS)!

And the best part? Every purchase is a gift that gives back, helping support our vital work to protect wildlife in Scotland and beyond🌍

Secret santa sorted ✅

Struggling to find the perfect Secret Santa gift?

We’ve got plenty of ideas to make their Christmas extra special! From little treats to thoughtful surprises, explore our stocking fillers collection and find something purr–fect for everyone on your list.

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RZSS stocking fillers collection 2026
RZSS soft toys Christmas collection 2026

Cuddly soft toys

Whether they're mad about monkeys, obsessed with otters or would love a cuddly capybara we have a soft toy for every animal fan.

Browse the collection today and find the perfect companion for the animal lover in your life this festive season!

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capybara keeper experience

Magic moments 🐾

Give a gift they'll never forget with an amazing animal experience from Edinburgh Zoo or Highland Wildlife Park.

From capybaras to polar bears, there are plenty of experiences to choose from to make their Christmas extra special this festive season!

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Red panda adoption

Adopt an animal

Give a gift that gives back by adopting them an animal from Edinburgh Zoo or Highland Wildlife Park!

Each adoption helps to take care of the animals in our parks as well as support conservation, education and research projects in Scotland and around the world. 

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RZSS memories collection Christmas 2026

Gifts full of memories ✨

Step back in time with our Memories collection, inspired by the rich history of RZSS and Edinburgh Zoo.

Featuring designs drawn from historic tram posters that once adorned the trams travelling along Corstorphine Road, these unique gifts celebrate over 110 years of wildlife and conservation.    

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Cute Christmas jumpers

Have a Beary Christmas with our festive animal Christmas jumpers!

From cute capybaras to jolly polar bears, our collection is packed with fun, cosy designs that wildlife lovers will adore.

The perfect gift to add a little animal magic to their Christmas wardrobe!

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Visitor standing next to red panda lantern IMAGE Ian Georgeson 2026

Light up their Christmas

Gift them an out-of-this-world experience with a Giant Lanterns gift voucher!

Returning from Friday 13 November 2026 to Sunday 21 February 2027, Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns is back with an exciting space safari twist.

From glowing galaxies to towering cosmic creatures, they'll embark on a spectacular illuminated adventure that's truly out of this world. The perfect gift for a little festive magic!

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Highland Wildlife Park visitor and baby looking at the snow monkeys

Gift a membership

Gift your loved one a year of wild memories with a gift membership from RZSS!

Includes unlimited access to Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park plus loads of other exciting member benefits to enjoy year round.

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RZSS gift vouchers

Gift them a wild day out

Looking for a wild gift idea but not sure what to get them?

Our gift vouchers can be used towards anything from entry to Edinburgh Zoo or Highland Wildlife Park to toys and gifts in our gift shops or to buy lunch in one of our cafes and restaurants.

With vouchers available from £10, you can give the gift of special memories and a little more wildlife magic this Christmas! 

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