Zebra bachelor arrives at Edinburgh Zoo with one mission... boosting the population
Posted 27 Apr 2026
Angus the Grevy’s zebra has trotted into Edinburgh Zoo for a three-month holiday away from his home at West Midlands Safari Park. The trip is about more than just a change in scenery, as he will be lodging with the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) two female zebras, Azizi and Grace.
Keepers at the wildlife conservation charity are hoping sparks will fly and result in the pitter-patter of tiny hooves in the year to come. This trip is part of a coordinated breeding programme intended to increase the population of this Endangered species.
Visitors can spot Angus, Azizi and Grace at Edinburgh Zoo.
Notes to Editors
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Please credit RZSS
Notes to editors:
- Angus is a nine-year-old, Grace is eight and Azizi is seven
- Grevy’s zebras (Equus grevyi) are the largest in the zebra family, and have distinct, satellite-like ears
- Grevy’s zebras are classified as Endangered. Fewer than 3,000 left in the wild due to habitat loss, competition with livestock and hunting. They live primarily in the semi-arid bushlands, grasslands, and acacia savannas of northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia. Conservation efforts are helping protect these areas
About the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (rzss.org.uk)
- 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
