Edinburgh Zoo Live Cam

Penguins can hold its breath for up to 8 minutes while diving

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

What You're Watching

This camera provides a live view of Edinburgh Zoo. A gateway to the natural world Designed for teachers, Royal's Education Service offers a wide range of supporting resource materials to help teachers get the most out of their visit to Royal. Whether you are coming to the zoo for a cross curricular day or to focus specifically on science, maths, English, geography, drama or art you will find that we have resources that are appropriate. The zoo ha.

Best Times to Watch

Time / PeriodWhat to expect
Early mornings 6–9am localQuietest — best light on water; surfers and fishermen active
Midday (11am–2pm) in seasonPeak beach activity; clearest water visibility in sunlight
SunsetGolden light — often most visually dramatic period
Storm / approaching weatherCheck wave size and conditions before visiting

Quick Facts

History & Context

A gateway to the natural world Designed for teachers, Royal's Education Service offers a wide range of supporting resource materials to help teachers get the most out of their visit to Royal. Whether you are coming to the zoo for a cross curricular day or to focus specifically on science, maths, English, geography, drama or art you will find that we have resources that are appropriate. The zoo has a huge potential to support children of all ages right across the curriculum, there are packs and worksheets that have been devised for work around the Park and as follow-up to any visit you may make. Although mostly designed for teachers, these resources are available to all. All the resources are £5 or less and the cost only covers the printing cost, once purchased, individual schools can copy the work sheets for the children and the extra information for adults as many times as necessary.

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