Edinburgh Zoo Live Cam

The king penguin is the largest of the penguin species kept

Live Webcam Royal Zoological Society of Scotland - Penguin View - Edinburgh Zoo - United Kingdom

What You're Watching

This camera provides a live view of Edinburgh Zoo. Set in over 82 acres of wooded hillside Royal Zoological Society has over 200 species of animals, many are endangered species. The scimitar-horned oryx, an animal classed as extinct in the wild, is Royal’s symbol and is being successfully reintroduced to reserves in Africa. You can see the largest collection of hoofed animals in the United Kingdom including Przewalski’s horses, zebra, white rhino.

Best Times to Watch

Time / PeriodWhat to expect
Morning 8–10am localBest visibility before afternoon clouds; mountain peaks clear
Winter (Dec–Mar)Snow conditions and ski activity — peak season
Summer (June–Aug)Hiking season; green slopes and different landscape character
After snowfallFresh snow on terrain — check conditions before driving passes

Quick Facts

History & Context

Set in over 82 acres of wooded hillside Royal Zoological Society has over 200 species of animals, many are endangered species. The scimitar-horned oryx, an animal classed as extinct in the wild, is Royal’s symbol and is being successfully reintroduced to reserves in Africa. You can see the largest collection of hoofed animals in the United Kingdom including Przewalski’s horses, zebra, white rhino, pudu, tapir, bongo and kudu. Some, such as dorcas gazelle and Somali wild ass can only be seen in the UK at Royal.

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