Edinburgh Zoo, owned and operated by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS).
Venue description
Wildlife park and attraction set within 82 acres of parkland that also functions as a corporate events venue with multiple unique indoor and outdoor spaces.
Location
Urban parkland on Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh, west of the city centre.
Primary use
Hybrid event and hospitality venue combining corporate event hire and visitor attraction functions.
Nearest airports, stations, and typical transfer times
Nearest major airport is Edinburgh Airport. Nearest mainline rail stations include Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket.
Parking availability
Free onsite parking is available for event guests.
Total number of bedrooms
N/A
Meeting and conference spaces
Multiple event spaces are available for corporate meetings and functions including Mansion House rooms, lecture theatre and boardroom facilities, restaurant and outdoor areas.
Number of meeting rooms and maximum capacities
Edinburgh Zoo offers a range of hireable spaces: Budongo lecture theatre seats up to 170; MacMillan room up to 90; Geddes & Gillespie up to 100 when combined; Salvesen room up to 40; library and boardroom spaces around 20; Budongo boardroom up to 12. Overall venue capacities can reach around 200 for larger events.
Typical layouts supported
Boardroom and theatre-style capacities.
In-house AV provision
Screen and projector with flipchart are available in meetings packages, and guest wifi is included for delegates.
Food and beverages available
Catering is provided with buffet lunch, teas, coffees and delegate refreshment options; restaurant and other dining facilities can be integrated into event bookings.
Breakout and informal working areas
Various smaller rooms within Mansion House and other spaces can be used for breakout sessions and informal working.
