Daily talks
Curious about animals? Make the most of your visit to Edinburgh Zoo by attending one of our daily animal talks and encounters!
Talks and tours are subject to change and are located at the featured animal enclosure unless stated otherwise.
10:30am – Flamingo talk
Discover how flamingos may look delicate, but they’re one of the most hardcore birds on our planet. Did you know – flamingos are pink because of the carotenoids (red pigments) found in the algae and shrimps they eat? These pigments are also found in carrots and peppers. Watch out for… our flamingos standing on one leg (what you think is their knee is actually their ankle)!
11:30am – Sloth talk
Discover why being slow is the cleverest strategy for sloths to survive in their rainforest homes! Did you know – sloths have been living on planet Earth for almost 64 million years and included sloths the size of elephants. Watch out for… our sloths hanging in the trees even while they’re snoozing – special tendons in a sloth’s hands and feet lock to allow them to sleep without any effort at all!
