Edinburgh Zoo carer tickets and visitor rules
Edinburgh Zoo gives a free ticket to an essential carer or companion.
Carer ticketFree
- Carers allowed
- 1 free carer per paying visitor; more by arrangement
- Proof
- National Disability Card, Access Card (+1), plus-one travel card, PIP
- How to book
- Show proof on arrival; email info@rzss.org.uk or ask admissions if more than one carer is needed
- Re-entry
- Not allowed
Carer and companion tickets
- Carers allowed
- 1 free carer per paying visitor; more by arrangement
- Proof accepted
- National Disability Card, Access Card +1, plus-one travel card or PIP letter
- Access schemes recognised
- National Disability Card, Access Card (+1), plus-one travel card, PIP
- How to book
- Show proof on arrival; email info@rzss.org.uk or ask admissions if more than one carer is needed
Accessible seating, viewing and queues
- What is available
- Free mobility vehicle service; free manual wheelchair hire (refundable deposit); scooter hire
Bag policy
- Maximum bag size
- Not published by the venue
- Bag rules
- No glass, alcohol, BBQs, balls, balloons, drones, bikes, scooters or rollerblades
- Bag storage
- Not published by the venue
Visitor rules
- Re-entry
- Not allowed
- Age rules
- 15 and under must be with someone aged 16+
- Payment
- Not published by the venue
Good to know
One carer goes free when the visitor pays a standard ticket; bring your proof. Plan to stay in once you are through the gates, as re-entry needs staff permission.
Sources and last check
Checked against the official pages on 3 October 2026. Awaiting confirmation from the venue.
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