Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh
Accessible paths, a Changing Places toilet, Blue Badge parking, wheelchair and scooter hire, sensory support and a free mobility vehicle help visitors navigate this notably hilly zoo.
Jarvis Access status
Amber — some concerns
Independent assessmentThe zoo provides extensive mobility and sensory support, but its hillside layout leaves some routes unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Accessible paths, Changing Places, parking, mobility-equipment hire and a free mobility vehicle are available. The official guide nevertheless identifies steep slopes and steps that are unsuitable for wheelchairs, and assistance dogs cannot access every animal area.
How to read the traffic-light status
- GreenNo significant accessibility concerns identified in the information reviewed.
- AmberSome concerns or limitations need to be considered when planning.
- RedSerious concerns or substantial barriers have been identified.
The status is an independent planning aid based on the evidence available when assessed. It is not a guarantee that every visitor will have the same experience or a legal finding about the venue.
Plan your visit
Access arrangements at a glance
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The zoo is built on a hill, and some steps or steep slopes are unsuitable for wheelchairs. Consult the accessibility map, ask about the free mobility vehicle and note that assistance dogs cannot enter every animal area.
Shared experience
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