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Edinburgh Zoo celebrates 100 years

Public gather at zoo a century after its first opening

Edinburgh Zoo celebrated its 100-year anniversary on Monday July 22 with an exciting array of activities and events throughout the day.

The Zoo, set in 82 acres of parkland, was first opened in 1913 by the director of the Royal Zoology Society of Scotland (RZSS), Thomas Gillespie. It has since become a leading organisation in science, education and conservation for both native and international species.

Penguins have been an important feature throughout the zoo's history, after its collection was the first to successfully hatch king penguins outside of the southern hemisphere.

This achievement was well reflected throughout the day, with a three-dimensional "100" sign placed inside the Penguins Rock enclosure and a life-sized king penguin cake sculpture displayed on the front lawns.

The day involved guest speakers, including Chris Packham and Professor Iain Stewart, as well as Scottish actor John Hannah and chair of the RZSS Jeremy Peat opening the newly-renovated Koala Territory.

Mr Peat said: "There has been a world of change over the past century and yet the zoo has adapted and flourished. Determination, progressive thinking, expert animal husbandry skills and the formalising of education within the zoo have all helped lead us to where we are today."

Click here for more information about Edinburgh Zoo, the RZSS, and their associated conservation projects or events.

Image of John Hannah with penguins, courtesy of Edinburgh Zoo

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Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

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