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Zoos call for changes to ‘misleading’ weather apps they say can deter visitors

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland said this could include splitting weather icons into day and night, or the addition of short text summaries.

Evening Standard · Mar 11

‘Misleading’ weather apps costing UK attraction £40k a day amid calls for change

Research has shown unfavourable forecasts can result in as much as a 30 per cent fall in visitor numbers

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Scottish council bans fireworks around zoo after red panda death

A FIREWORKS Control Zone will be introduced around Edinburgh Zoo this year to minimise the negative impacts on animals after the death of a red…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2025

Guard of honour for Edinburgh Zoo mascot penguin as it's promoted to general

A famous king penguin was given a guard of honour as it was promoted to a new rank at a ceremony attended by 160 uniformed soldiers.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2023

Guard of honour for Edinburgh Zoo mascot penguin as it is promoted to general

Sir Nils Olav III was visited by Norwegian soldiers who are performing at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for the ceremony.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Adorable baby monkey born at Edinburgh Zoo visitors can see for themselves

Edinburgh Zoo has confirmed the birth of a new L'Hoest's monkey earlier this month by sharing an adorable video of the youngster holding onto its mum — and visitors can see the baby for themselves.

Daily Record · May 26, 2023

Mum's Edinburgh Zoo nightmare as she watches son fall 12 feet onto his head

Harry Eades, 12, was on a family holiday when he tumbled from a climbing frame in the popular attraction's play area. The youngster was knocked clean out.

Edinburgh Live · May 25, 2023

Goodbye Sweetie and Sunshine as Edinburgh Zoo pandas move back to China after 12 years

The then eight-year-old Tian Tian (which translates as Sweetie) and her proposed mate Yang Guang (Sunshine) drew huge crowds when they arrived in Edinburgh

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2023

Edinburgh Zoo to welcome Bluey and Bingo from much loved children's TV show for fun-filled day

The stars from the popular animated show, Bluey, are coming to Edinburgh Zoo with little fans being given the chance to meet some of their favourite characters including Bluey and Bingo.

Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2023

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes tiny newborn armadillo twins with unique names

The two new male large hairy armadillos are named after a Hollywood actor and an Aztec emperor.

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2023