Gift guide: Hassle-free last minute Christmas gift ideas
Posted 5 Dec 2024
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Struggling to fit in your Christmas shopping this festive season? Don’t worry we have you covered with hassle-free, last-minute Christmas gift ideas! From unique experiences to thoughtful gift certificates, you’ll find something special for the animal lover in your life.
RZSS membership
A great idea for a last-minute gift is an annual membership to the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. Including unlimited entry to both Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife, RZSS membership packs in more than 2,500 incredible animals in one single present. We have a variety of options available that allow you to visit your favourite creatures as often as you like!
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RZSS conservation donation
Give a donation on behalf of a loved one to Conservation Champions, who are helping to save 50 of the world's most endangered species from extinction. They’ll can also receive a welcome pack and regular copies of Stories from the Wild into their inbox.
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RZSS gift voucher
Looking for a gift idea but not sure what to get them and running out of time? Our gift e-vouchers can be used towards anything from entry to Edinburgh Zoo or Highland Wildlife Park, to lunch in one of our cafes and restaurants. Vouchers come in denominations of £10, £25 or £50.
Nature photography workshop
Give a loved one an unforgettable day learning how to take better wildlife photographs. The wild workshops consist of tutorials as well as a tour of Edinburgh Zoo, taking in a number of different settings and animals. Our Photographer in Residence, Laurie Campbell, will be on hand all day to share many tricks of the trade.
Otter Magic Moment gift experience
Give someone the opportunity to spend an unforgettable 30 minutes with our family of Asian small-clawed otters by feeding and interacting with them from our exclusive experience area. Our keepers will also help them paint a special picture for you to take home!
Half Day Keeper Experience
This gift lets the recipient join Edinburgh Zoo’s keepers for three hours packed full of close encounters and fantastic experiences. The gift experience includes helping with daily animal feeds, making enrichment for a variety of animals and lots of special hands-on magic moments.
Close Encounters Magic Moment gift experience
This gift experience lets you spend 30 minutes up close with some of Edinburgh Zoo’s most unique creatures, including snakes, stick insects and invertebrates. Our keeper will introduce you to these fascinating animals, making it a perfect experience for reptile and bug enthusiasts.
Polar Bear Magic Moment gift experience
During this incredible half hour gift experience, you will get to learn all about our polar bears from our expert keepers while feeding them some of their favourite treats. Available for participants aged 16 years and over only.
Child RZSS admission voucher
Looking for a last-minute gift idea for a child? Why not treat them to an unforgettable day out at Edinburgh Zoo or Highland Wildlife Park. By purchasing a voucher, you’ll also be contributing to our invaluable conservation work.
