During the summer holidays (July and August) we are running our summer school programme and we only offer themed tours to groups wishing to book an education session.
For all booking enquiries please fill in this form
Please note that by completing this form you are requesting that a booking be made based on the information provided
This form is not your entrance ticket. You will receive confirmation of your booking including your ticket within 5 working days. If for any reason your request cannot be accommodated then a member of staff will contact you to discuss.
If you require further information before completing the form please contact us on education@rzss.org.uk or call 0131 314 0324 for Primary & Secondary bookings at Edinburgh Zoo or 0131 314 0335 for all bookings at Highland Wildlife Park and Tertiary & Adult bookings at Edinburgh Zoo, or contact us at:
Discovery & Learning
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
134 Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh EH12 6TS
Education Centre opening hours are 10.00-4.00 Monday to Friday
By submitting this form you agree to our terms and conditions.
Details for Booking
As part of our charitable commitment to education we are delighted to offer our education classes at a very special reduced rate. This price gives you admission to the Zoo for the day as well as the booked education class.
At Edinburgh Zoo
| Edinburgh Schools* | £6 per pupil |
| All Other Schools | £7 per pupil |
| Colleges and Universities | £8 per student |
At Highland Wildlife Park
| Schools | £6 per pupil |
| Colleges and Universities | £8 per student |
All the above are subject to a minimum payment.
*Reductions have been made possible with small levels of grant support from Edinburgh Council.
We provide free admission for supervisory adults as follows:
| Nursery | 1 adult per 4 children |
| Primary | 1 adult per 7 children |
| Secondary | 1 adult per 10 children |
| Special Schools | 1 adult per pupil if required |
| Other Ages | 1 adult per 10 students |
| Extra adults* | Group price |
*RZSS adult members are admitted free on production of a valid membership card.
Due to limited space, the number of adults attending the classes in the Education Centre must be restricted to the ratios given above. Of course, you can bring as many adults as you wish for supervision in the Zoo or Park. Children who are RZSS members are still required to pay the education charge. All children under 16 must be supervised at all times when in the Zoo or Park.
Payment
Groups will be invoiced after their visit for the number of adults and children that attended the education session.
Minimum charges and Cancellation
There is a £40 minimum charge for all Education sessions (£25 for groups where all students have additional support needs)
Please note a cancellation fee of £40 (£25 for ASN groups) is charged if cancellation is made 14 days or less before the visit unless a rebooking is made at the same time, the new booking must be within 3 school months of the original booking date.
Transport
Please get in touch to find out if you are eligible for our limited transport funding education@rzss.org.uk
Alternatively you may be interested in The School Group Travel Vouchers which are valid for up to 33 pupils (aged 5 -15) and 4 Adults for travel between 09.00 – 15.30 hrs. Each voucher is valid for a single journey and costs £20. They are available to buy by calling their Sales Dept on 0131 556 2244.
