SCIENCE FESTIVAL

RZSS EDINBURGH ZOO
Go wild at the Zoo this Easter and discover a range of science events in
additional to all the usual animal antics. You’ll find activities and exhibitions
throughout the day and, once the sun goes down, join us on our animal planet
for some nocturnal fun with street food, science and even a movie!
Zoo open daily | 9am–5pm
ALSO AT THE ZOO…
For even more family fun don’t miss the Zoo’s Wild about Scotland bus
stopping at sites around the city throughout the Festival (p.33). Older
audiences can discover the challenges that arise when trying to get pandas to
mate in The Science of Panda Breeding (p.41) and enjoy a culinary adventure
amongst the animals in Feeding Time at the Zoo (p.46).
ALL AGES EXHIBITION
KELPIE MAQUETTES AT THE ZOO
The Kelpie Maquettes are a
touring exhibition of 1/10th scale
models of The Kelpies from The
Helix Parkland in Falkirk. Standing
at three metres high, they will
be on display at Edinburgh Zoo,
with the stunning backdrop of the
Pentland Hills, throughout the
Science Festival. Hand-crafted by
renowned sculptor Andy Scott, the
models have travelled as far as
New York and Chicago.
ALL AGES ACTIVITY
EASTER ENRICHMENT
Enrichment promotes appropriate
natural behaviours, such as
foraging for food and nesting.
Come along to the Zoo to see
animals receiving Easter-themed
enrichment to stimulate their
natural behaviours. Join in the
enrichment-making session in
the morning and get creative as
you make some themed items for
our animals. Then watch in the
afternoon as the keepers give the
animals the items you have made.
Friday 25 March–Sunday 10 April
9am–5pm | drop-in
Free with admission
Saturday 26 March
10.30am–4pm | drop-in
Free with admission
28 ONLINE BOOKING: sciencefestival.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0844 557 2686