Taxi to Edinburgh Zoo (Pre-Booked Private Hire)
Heading to Edinburgh Zoo at Corstorphine Hill? Pre-book a taxi with Kay’s Cabs for a simple, door-to-door run from anywhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Whether it’s a family day out, a visitor trip from a hotel, or you’re trying to arrive right as the gates open, we’ll get you there on time without the parking hassle, bus changes, or the classic “we’re late and everyone’s starving” scenario.
To book: call 0131 629 2129 or use our online booking page. Pre-booked hires only.
Getting to Edinburgh Zoo Without the Parking Stress
Edinburgh Zoo is one of the city’s busiest attractions, especially on weekends, school holidays, and sunny days (rare, but we take what we get). Driving and parking can be the slowest part of the whole outing.
A pre-booked taxi means:
• You arrive at the entrance without circling for parking.
• You can choose a pickup time that suits feeding times, tickets, or nap schedules.
• You avoid multiple buses or steep walks if you’re carrying bags, snacks, and the entire contents of a small toy shop.
We cover pickups across Edinburgh, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Loanhead, Portobello, Leith, Newhaven, Corstorphine, and wider Lothians. If you’re visiting, we’ll collect from hotels, apartments, or Waverley-area addresses as well.
Perfect for Families, Tourists, and Day-Out Plans
Zoo days are brilliant… but they’re not exactly lightweight. If you’ve got prams, backpacks, and small humans negotiating snack treaties, a taxi is the easiest way to keep the day smooth.
Common trips we handle:
• Hotel → Edinburgh Zoo (and back again later)
• Home → Zoo for morning entry times
• Zoo → Restaurant / City Centre after your visit
• Zoo → Edinburgh Airport (for visitors fitting it in before a flight)
If you want a return pickup, book it in advance. The zoo gets busy and last-minute plans are where time disappears.
Pickup Times, Return Trips, and Busy-Day Tips
If you’re booking for a specific time (entry slot, meet-up, lunch reservation), put the time in your booking notes so we know what matters most.
Smart tips that save hassle:
• Weekends and holidays: pre-book both directions.
• Allow extra time during festival season and major events.
• If you’re being collected after the zoo, choose a clear meeting point and keep your phone handy.
We’ll always aim to run on time, but Edinburgh traffic can be unpredictable—planning beats panic every time.
Taxi to Edinburgh Zoo from Edinburgh & the Lothians
We provide pre-booked transfers to Edinburgh Zoo from across:
• Edinburgh city centre and New Town
• Leith, Shore, Newhaven, Granton
• Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Balgreen
• Portobello, Joppa, Musselburgh
• Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Loanhead, Midlothian
• West Lothian and surrounding areas by arrangement
If you’re not sure whether your pickup area is covered, just call 0131 629 2129 and we’ll confirm quickly.
Book Your Edinburgh Zoo Taxi
Ready to get it booked? Call 0131 629 2129 or book online.
Pre-booked hires only. If you’re booking a return collection, lock in your pickup time in advance so your day finishes as smoothly as it starts.