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Edinburgh Zoo chief defends zoos as Yorkshire tiger attack sparks debate

A fatal tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park has reignited debate over zoos, with campaigners and Edinburgh Zoo's chief offering opposing views

The National (Scotland) · 21h ago

Can chimpanzees and apes remember friends after 25 years? Johns Hopkins University study reveals surprisingly human-like social memory

Can chimpanzees, apes and bonobos remember friends they have not seen for decades? A Johns Hopkins University surprising study in 2023 found that chimpanzees and bonobos can recognize former groupmates after more than 25 years apart, revealing remarkable social memories that may be surprisingly similar to those of humans. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Meet the world’s highest-ranking penguin Sir Nils Olav III, set to become a father after partner lays egg; Edinburgh Zoo welcomes first king penguin egg in 17 years

The world’s highest-ranking penguin, Major General Sir Nils Olav III, is set to become a father after his partner Connie laid an egg at Edinburgh Zoo. The surprise arrival marks the zoo’s first king penguin egg in 17 years. Keepers are closely monitoring the inexperienced parents as they take turns…

The Times of India · Aug 23

First sloth born in Scotland – and he’s been named after David Attenborough

Baby Atty was born on May 11 at Edinburgh Zoo.

Evening Standard · May 12

London aquarium says ‘no change is not an option’ for indoor penguins

The aquarium first introduced 10 gentoo penguins from Edinburgh Zoo in May 2011

The Independent UK · Mar 16

How to get free entry to some of the UK’s best attractions as part of the National Lottery Open Week

Venues across the country, from HMS Belfast to Edinburgh Zoo, will offer discounts this March

The Independent UK · Feb 6

From breeding tiger cubs to training pigeons for movies, meet the women enjoying fulfilling careers with animals

They say never work with animals – having furry, feathered colleagues can be unpredictable but also amazing, as these 4 women tell us

Woman & Home · Jan 16

Zoo’s penguin parade axed due to bird flu fears

Edinburgh Zoo bosses made the decision to cancel the Wee Waddle in the interest of protecting the animals.

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Lantern trail at zoo returns for first time in six years with aquatic theme

The display will bring visitors to Edinburgh Zoo face to face with illuminated sea creatures standing up to 20ft.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025

'Bye bye the noo': Haggis the hippo set to leave Edinburgh Zoo

HAGGIS the pygmy hippo, who achieved worldwide virality, is set to leave Edinburgh Zoo.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2025