Valentine’s Day is a month away, and Edinburgh Zoo is already busy preparing a fun and unique date night for you. Prepare for a wild, romantic night as Beauty and the Beasties is set to happen this February 14. Discover how sloths, penguins, flamingos, armadillos, and more, express love in their natural habitats, then enjoy exciting up-close encounters with these fascinating creatures. Afterwards, slow down and savor a scrumptious three-course candlelit dinner with wine. If you still aren’t lovestruck after these activities, there’s still the enchanting Giant Lanterns event that you can join to end the night on a high. Funds raised will go to Edinburgh Zoo whose mission is “to save wildlife and empower people in Scotland and around the world to protect, value and love nature.”

Where: Edinburgh Zoo

When: 14 Feb 2026, 17:30 – 21:00

Be our guest this Valentine’s Day for a truly ZOOnique date night!

Lovebirds can enjoy a cheeky adults-only talk before a close animal close encounter. After learning how different species show their love in the wild, indulge in a candlelit three-course meal and bottle of wine before enjoying the Giant Lanterns event.

Did you know that penguins, gibbons, and otters, are considered to be some of the most romantic animals because of their beautiful courtship rituals and lifelong bonds? Get to meet them and more this Valentine’s Day when you join Edinburgh Zoo’s Beauty and the Beasties. Get your tickets to this romantic event here now.