Tag: Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo to axe 50 jobs as visitor numbers drop

Christine Lavelle - October 8, 2010

By Christine Lavelle ONE of Scotland’s biggest tourist attractions is facing a staffing crisis after visitor numbers dwindled this year. Bosses at Edinburgh Zoo are...

Group merger is monkey business at Edinburgh Zoo

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Deadline News Journalist - August 10, 2010

By Martin Graham TWO parties of chimps at Edinburgh Zoo have merged in a bid to discover who is the top banana in a new...

Tubby lemurs lose weight to boost sex life

Deadline News Journalist - August 6, 2010

By Cara Sulieman A PAIR of lemurs have been trimming down for summer thanks to a little help from their keepers at Edinburgh Zoo. Bobby and...

Penguins p-p-p-pick up a pebble

Deadline News Journalist - March 31, 2010

By Cara Sulieman LOVE IS in the air at Edinburgh Zoo as the penguin mating season gets under way. The female gentoo penguins have taken their...

David Attenborough recognised for contribution to conservation

Deadline News Journalist - February 24, 2010

By Cara Sulieman BROADCASTER Sir David Attenborough has been recognised for his contribution to conservation by Edinburgh Zoo. He was presented with the Centenary Medal by...

Zoo shuts because of ice

Deadline News Journalist - December 20, 2009

By Cara Sulieman ONE OF the country’s top tourist attractions closed its doors today (Sun) thanks to the wintry weather. Edinburgh Zoo – which is open...

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