Edinburgh Zoo Launches Permanent 70% Discount for Universal Credit Recipients Following Strong Demand

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is offering a ticket discount for Universal Credit recipients at Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park after selling over 23,000 tickets.

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has announced a discount on tickets for Universal Credit recipients at Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park, following the sale of over 23,000 tickets.

This initiative was Initially launched during the summer, and aimed to help more people connect with nature.

Ben Supple, RZSS Deputy Chief Executive, remarked, "Access to green spaces can have enormous physical health and wellbeing benefits.

“It is wonderful that over 23,000 people have already visited Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park through our discounted tickets for anyone in receipt of universal credit.

“Many people have told us that they would not have been able to visit without this offer because of the cost-of-living crisis. The stories we have heard about children and even adults visiting for the first time have been incredibly touching, with one mum leaving Edinburgh Zoo in tears because her daughter had such a special day.

“It is also very encouraging that most of the visitors who responded to our survey said coming to our parks has inspired them to find out more about animals and nature.

“We are proud to introduce this offer permanently following such huge interest this summer which will make our natural world more inclusive and accessible.”

The discounted tickets are available to individuals receiving Universal Credit, income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), housing benefit, working tax credit, child tax credit, and income support.

Tickets are priced at £7 per person, representing a 70% discount for adults and a 55% discount for children.