Edinburgh Zoo's Christmas Nights

Make your evenings merry and bright this festive season with a magical journey to the North Pole and back. A spectacular light trail around the zoo will take you and your family on an incredible voyage, passing through Penguins Rock by moonlight and exploring an enchanted ice forest on your way to visit Santa’s workshop.

From Friday 20 November until Sunday 3 January, you can glow all the way to the Arctic with stunning projections, twinkling fairy lights, candy canes, nutcrackers and much more.

Designed for limited visitor numbers with a wide range of safety measures in place, Edinburgh Zoo’s Christmas Nights are sure to light up your winter!

You can make your visit extra special by also booking a trip to meet Santa at his grotto, storytime with Mrs Claus or go all out with a full day Christmas VIP experience at the zoo (additional charges apply).

Tickets start at £12 for children, £18 for adults and RZSS members receive a 20% discount. Entry slots are available every 15 minutes from 4.45pm with the last available entry time at 7.30pm for a 9pm finish. Please book online in advance to secure your preferred date and time.

Please note we have a quiet night for those who would benefit from a more relaxed experience on 10 December and an adult only night on 11 December.