Question 1

What is special about Edinburgh Zoo?

Accepted Answer

Edinburgh Zoo is Europe’s leading center of conservation, education and research where conservation programs are held all over Europe, U.K. and all over the world to ensure the survival of endangered species.

Question 2

Which are all the attractions to explore in Edinburgh Zoo?

Accepted Answer

1. Penguins Rock: Over three different species and about 100 penguins to take care of; you can see king, gentoo and rockhopper playing in the waterfall, sliding down the water shoots and even floating on the icebergs. Amuse yourself by watching penguins making the most of their time here. 2. Zoo Gardens: This earlier used to be a nursery and now are gardens with over 120 collections of trees. They also practice the special tradition of horticulture where things are grown in your space and here the bananas have been planted in the front area. Special displays are also carried out from time to time throughout the year as many people like to visit and buy local produce from here making the Edinburgh Zoo tickets hard to come in handy.3. Wee Beasties: This is one of the biggest attractions that houses the smallest of animals which include reptiles, amphibians and insects. It also highlights the importance of conserving them by various programs that are working in their favor. 4. Dinosaurs: Go back in time and walk through these exhibitions where dinosaurs come back to life. These animatronic beasts scare you at the start but it fades off as in this zone even activities like acoustic music, face painting, outdoor games and many more such things are there to participate in.

Question 3

What types of animals are there in Edinburgh Zoo?

Accepted Answer

1. Chilean Flamingo: Out of the 6 species of flamingos present all around the world; the Chilean flamingo is salmon-pink in color with its gray legs. They get this color from the algae that they feed on and they have a dark coloured peculiar looking beak which floats upside down in the water when they feed on food.2. Corn snake: These are slender orange or brown-yellow coloured snakes with red blotches outlined in black down their backs. They have no venom and their name comes from their kernel-like pattern on their belly scales and observing this in reality will make your purchase of Edinburgh Zoo tickets worthwhile.3. Diana Monkey: This endangered species is only one in number in the zoo so far and are named so because of their crescent shaped white browband that resembles the bow of the goddess Diana.4. Gray-legged douroucouli: They are also known as the northern light monkeys and are considered the only true nocturnal species with their diet consisting mainly of fruits, insects, nectar and leaves.

Question 4

How big is the Edinburgh Zoo?

Accepted Answer

Set in over 82 hectares of wooden hillside; the Edinburgh Zoo is home to over 2500 threatened species and visited with over 8,00,000 visitors each year making it difficult to get the Edinburgh Zoo Tickets in time.

Question 5

Can we feed the penguins at Edinburgh Zoo?

Accepted Answer

You can’t directly feed them but you can donate towards their survival fund for the penguins.

Question 6

Are there any cafes or restaurants in Edinburgh Zoo?

Accepted Answer

1. The Gannet Fish Bar: Operating on the theme of sustainability; its name comes from the first animal that came to the Edinburgh Zoo and that was the Gannet fish. One of their specialties is the Scottish Chip that is grown within 50 miles and is cooked at the zoo. 2. Penguins Cafe: It overlooks the Penguins Rock and offers spectacular views of Pentland Hills. Here, you can indulge yourself in a fresh ground coffee along with a pastry or ice-cream. Their USP though is their handmade sausage roll and a chocolate brownie which promises to fill your appetite to the core. 3. Grasslands Restaurant: Located in the heart of the zoo; this table service restaurant offers a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere with a continental menu that can suit the tastes of adults and children alike. The dishes include pizzas, pastas, fish fingers, chips as well as salads.

Question 7

Which are the best day tours in Edinburgh that I can book from Thrillophilia?

Accepted Answer

Here is the list of best Edinburgh day tours that you can book from Thrillophilia:Edinburgh Underground Vaults TourEdinburgh Hop On Hop Off Bus TourThree Bridges Sightseeing Tour, EdinburghEdinburgh Late Night Underground Vaults Terror TourEdinburgh Old Town & Underground Historical TourScenic Bike Tour in EdinburghEdinburgh Old Town History & Tales Walking Tour