Gift guide: Stocking fillers for wildlife lovers
Posted 3 Dec 2025
We ho-ho-hope you love this festive roundup of stocking filler ideas! From adorable heatable soft toys to funky animal socks, these stocking fillers are guaranteed to bring joy to every wildlife fan this Christmas.
Every purchase you make on our online shop or in our gift shops directly supports vital conservation work here in Scotland and around the globe. Shop with purpose this Christmas and help us create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved 🤍
Mini cuddle buddies
Snuggle up this season with our penguin and sloth mini heatable soft toys — pocket-sized pals that warm up in seconds and bring instant cozy comfort.
With a calming lavender scent and mini pocket size, they’re the perfect gift to add into any animal lovers stocking this festive season.
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Shortbread
Celebrate the winter season with our beautifully packaged shortbread from Edinburgh Zoo.
Featuring striking images of our iconic gentoo penguins, every pack is filled with buttery shortbread rounds.
Snow globes ❄
Discover our charming Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park snow globes, featuring hand-painted penguins or a howling wolf. Each globe sparkles with swirling glitter, creating a magical winter keepsake perfect for gifting or adding festive cheer.
Hatch N Grow animals
Crack open some cuteness with our Hatch N Grow animals! Just add water and watch a 6.5 cm egg hatch and grow for 14 days. Choose from a penguin, capybara, flamingo, or axolotl — the perfect stocking filler for any animal lover!
Funky socks
Cosy up with a wild twist!
Slip on these Edinburgh Zoo socks featuring adorable capybaras or charming Highland cows — perfect for keeping your toes warm in style.
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Live your best sloth life 🦥
Give the gift of calm with The Little Book of Sloth Philosophy — a charming guide packed with sloth-inspired wisdom on slowing down, relaxing and embracing a gentler approach to everyday life.
Adopt an animal
Whether they adore meerkats or go crazy for penguins, make their Christmas extra special by adopting their favourite animal.
With over 100 incredible animals to choose from, it’s a truly wild gift they’ll never forget!
Gift vouchers
Searching for a Secret Santa or stocking filler? Our gift vouchers can help you wrap up your Christmas shopping with a bow.
Give the gift of a wild day out this festive season all whilst supporting your local wildlife conservation charity!
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Hand painted earrings
Treat yourself or a friend to these hand painted animal earrings, made from cherrywood. With a variety of animals to choose from, these delicate accessories are responsibly presented on eco-friendly packaging.
Steal the spotlight with these unique and cute earrings!
RZSS Top Trumps
Exclusive edition of the popular Top Trumps card game, featuring animals found at either Edinburgh Zoo, Highland Wildlife Park or both sites.
Find out some fascinating facts including "who is the most mischievous" while you play. Buy online to receive a Super Top Trumps card, exclusive to RZSS.
