The Balgreen Road, Corstorphine stop is the nearest one to Edinburgh Zoo.
What bus stop do you get off for Edinburgh Zoo?
There are two bus stops outside the front entrance. Lothian 12, 26 and, 31 services all stop outside and can be picked up near both Haymarket and Waverly Station or in the city centre.
What train station is closer to Edinburgh Zoo?
Located in the heart of this historic Scottish city, Edinburgh Zoo is easily reached by train. There are two train stations nearby, Edinburgh Waverley station and Edinburgh Haymarket station, although both are beyond walking distance.
What street is Edinburgh Zoo on?
134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 6TS
Edinburgh Zoo is owned by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). We are based at 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 6TS.
How far is Edinburgh Zoo from railway station?
The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh Zoo is 3 miles.
Do Edinburgh trams go to the Zoo?
Located on Corstophine Road, the zoo is a 15-minute walk from Balgreen tram stop.
How much is the bus from Princes Street to Edinburgh Zoo?
Lothian Buses operates a bus from Edinburgh, Princes Street to Corstorphine, Edinburgh Zoo every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1 – £5 and the journey takes 16 min.
How much is a taxi from Edinburgh city Centre to the zoo?
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Zoo is to taxi. Taking this option will cost £12 – £15 and takes 8 min.
How long should you spend at Edinburgh Zoo?
around 4 hours
Visitors can stay at Edinburgh Zoo all day which is the duration of each entry ticket. However, most visitors spend around 4 hours at the zoo.
Is Edinburgh and Edinburgh Waverley the same station?
The central station in Edinburgh is called “Edinburgh”. It is something referred to as Edinburgh Waverley in tribute to a novel by Sir Walter Scott. Edinburgh Gateway is out near the airport and Edinburgh Haymarket is to the west of the city centre. So, Edinburgh station is the main central station.
How far is Edinburgh Zoo from Castle?
The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Zoo is 3 miles.
Do you have to book to see pandas at Edinburgh Zoo?
Do I need to book to see the giant pandas and how long are they staying? You do not need to book a separate panda viewing slot – the only booking you need is for entry into the zoo. Once you’re in, there is a free flow system in place and you may have to wait for your turn in the best viewing spot.
Do you need to wear a mask at Edinburgh Zoo?
Scottish government guidance means visitors are still being asked to wear masks in indoor areas and while most of the zoo is now open to visitors, our primate walkthroughs are closed because our lemurs and saki monkeys have an increased risk from Covid-19.
Does Edinburgh Zoo still have polar bears?
There are four polar bears here at Highland Wildlife Park – Walker, Arktos, Victoria and her cub, Brodie, who was born in December 2021.
How long are the pandas in Edinburgh Zoo for?
Yang Guang and Tian Tian arrived in Edinburgh in December 2011 as part of a 10-year arrangement between the wildlife conservation charity and the China Wildlife Conservation Association. The pair will now return to China at the end of 2023.
Is parking free at Edinburgh Zoo?
Car parking
All car park users will need to take a ticket from the barriers on arrival and have this validated to exit the car park without paying full price (£10) at the machine. Find out more here.
How do you get around Edinburgh without a car?
Getting around Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Public Buses. Buses run 24 hours a day in Edinburgh and have frequent services.
- Edinburgh Trams. Edinburgh trams has 15 stops that connect Edinburgh Airport with the New Town.
- Edinburgh Taxis. Spacious, comfortable and elegant, Edinburgh’s taxis are very similar to London’s black cabs.
How many stops does the Edinburgh tram have?
15 stops
The route has 15 stops, all of them are wheelchair accessible. The Edinburgh tram is not very useful for tourists except to go to and from the airport. The best way to get around the centre is by foot or by bus. It takes 35 minutes to get to Princes Street (the closest stop to the city centre) from Edinburgh Airport.
What route do the Edinburgh Trams take?
The Edinburgh tram route covers 14km from St Andrew Square in the city centre all the way to Edinburgh Airport. Connect with trains at Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park Station and Haymarket. Waverley Station is just a short walk from St Andrew Square.
Do they still do the penguin parade at Edinburgh Zoo?
The keeper decided to see what would happen and it was followed by other penguins in single file to the front of the Zoo. The parade has continued to this day, run on an entirely voluntary basis.
How long does the Edinburgh hop on hop off bus take?
The full tour is about 1 hour in length and they provide service from 9 am – 5:30 pm during the summer and 9 am – 4 pm in the winter. With 7 hours to take a 60 minute tour, you should have a lot of time to stop at several notable locations and get a good look at quite a few landmarks in Edinburgh.