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Welcome to Fife Zoo

We were wandering through a park in Christchurch and were capivated by the Ring-Tailed Lem

OUR ANIMALS

Discover some Incredible Endangered Species

Hornbill

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Engage with Nature and Wildlife

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

Go nose-to-nose with some incredible animals

GET INVOLVED

Become a Wildlife Ambassador

We’re looking for a Keeper or Senior Keeper with avian experience to join our growing team and help shape an exciting, evolving collection.
You’ll be supported in your role, receive ongoing training, and have opportunities to engage with the wider zoo industry while representing Fife Zoo.

What we’re looking for:
✔️ DMZAA or BSc (or equivalent in an animal-related subject)
✔️ Minimum 1 year’s experience (Keeper) or 3 years (Senior Keeper)
❗ Applications without these will not be considered

Salary is dependent on experience and reviewed after probation.

For more info please see:

https://www.fifezoo.org/careers

📩 To apply, send your CV and cover letter to Dr Matt Hartley at matt@fifezoo.co.uk

We’re looking for a Keeper or Senior Keeper with avian experience to join our growing team and help shape an exciting, evolving collection.
You’ll be supported in your role, receive ongoing training, and have opportunities to engage with the wider zoo industry while representing Fife Zoo.

What we’re looking for:
✔️ DMZAA or BSc (or equivalent in an animal-related subject)
✔️ Minimum 1 year’s experience (Keeper) or 3 years (Senior Keeper)
❗ Applications without these will not be considered

Salary is dependent on experience and reviewed after probation.

For more info please see:

https://www.fifezoo.org/careers

📩 To apply, send your CV and cover letter to Dr Matt Hartley at matt@fifezoo.co.uk

Say Hello to our new arrivals, Poppy and Renee. 👋

Joining us from Flamingo Land, these Red Bellied Lemurs are waiting to meet you this Easter.

#RedBelliedLemur #zoo #ThingsToDoScotland #cute #easterdaysout

Say Hello to our new arrivals, Poppy and Renee. 👋

Joining us from Flamingo Land, these Red Bellied Lemurs are waiting to meet you this Easter.

#RedBelliedLemur #zoo #ThingsToDoScotland #cute #easterdaysout

Everybody's chipping in to make the zoo ahip-shape ready for Easter! 🐰

#lemur #springcleaning #spring #easter #teamwork

Everybody's chipping in to make the zoo ahip-shape ready for Easter! 🐰

#lemur #springcleaning #spring #easter #teamwork

We think its safe to say that everybody has had a lovely time in the sun today ☀️

#wildlife #animals #sunshine #spring #scotland

We think its safe to say that everybody has had a lovely time in the sun today ☀️

#wildlife #animals #sunshine #spring #scotland

It's with a heavy heart that we had to say goodbye to Travis the porcupine this week 💔

After a short illness, we had to make the the decision to say goodbye.

We don't have a huge amount of history for Travis. He was smuggled into the UK and seized by the authorities before making his way to us in 2017.

He had a huge personality and was a firm favourite with keepers, volunteers and visitors.

#porcupine #fifezoo @fifeexoticvets

It's with a heavy heart that we had to say goodbye to Travis the porcupine this week 💔

After a short illness, we had to make the the decision to say goodbye.

We don't have a huge amount of history for Travis. He was smuggled into the UK and seized by the authorities before making his way to us in 2017.

He had a huge personality and was a firm favourite with keepers, volunteers and visitors.

#porcupine #fifezoo @fifeexoticvets

WATER FIXED 💧

Our water supply issue has been fixed.

We are back open on our usual days and times.
https://www.fifezoo.org/

We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.

See you soon.

WATER FIXED 💧

Our water supply issue has been fixed.

We are back open on our usual days and times.
https://www.fifezoo.org/

We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.

See you soon.

VISITOR NOTICE ��🚨

Due to an ongoing water supply issue, we have to close for the day.

Our dedicated team of keepers are working as usual to care for the animals. We have plenty of drinking water for the animals, but water-heavy visitor services like kitchens and toilets are affected.

If you have pre-booked tickets for today we have already contacted you - please check your junk/spam folder. If you haven't heard from us, please email us at info@fifezoo.co.uk to rearrange your booking.

We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.

See you soon.

VISITOR NOTICE 🚨

Due to an ongoing water supply issue, we have to close for the day.

Our dedicated team of keepers are working as usual to care for the animals. We have plenty of drinking water for the animals, but water-heavy visitor services like kitchens and toilets are affected.

If you have pre-booked tickets for today we have already contacted you - please check your junk/spam folder. If you haven't heard from us, please email us at info@fifezoo.co.uk to rearrange your booking.

We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.

See you soon.

VISITOR NOTICE 🚨

Due to a water supply issue, we have to close for the day.

Our dedicated team of keepers are working as usual to care for the animals. We have plenty of drinking water for the animals, but water-heavy visitor services like kitchens and toilets are affected.

If you have pre-booked tickets for today we have already contacted you - please check your junk/spam folder. If you haven't heard from us, please email us at info@fifezoo.co.uk to rearrange your booking.

We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.

See you soon.

VISITOR NOTICE 🚨

Due to a water supply issue, we have to close for the day.

Our dedicated team of keepers are working as usual to care for the animals. We have plenty of drinking water for the animals, but water-heavy visitor services like kitchens and toilets are affected.

If you have pre-booked tickets for today we have already contacted you - please check your junk/spam folder. If you haven't heard from us, please email us at info@fifezoo.co.uk to rearrange your booking.

We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.

See you soon.

It's been another wet and windy one today 🌧

#wet #weather #scotland #bird #hamerkop

It's been another wet and windy one today 🌧

#wet #weather #scotland #bird #hamerkop

Have you heard the news?

British wildlife will make it onto banknotes, and we'll all get a say on which animals and birds will appear!

Who wants to see a red squirrel on a fiver? 🐿 💷

#britishwildlife #nativespecies #wildlife #conservation #saveourspecies

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4geyyg9en6o

What do you want to see? (It wouldn't let us do more than 4 options 😢)

Have you heard the news?

British wildlife will make it onto banknotes, and we'll all get a say on which animals and birds will appear!

Who wants to see a red squirrel on a fiver? 🐿 💷

#britishwildlife #nativespecies #wildlife #conservation #saveourspecies

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4geyyg9en6o

What do you want to see? (It wouldn't let us do more than 4 options 😢)

Even though it's been the worst winter since time began, we've been busy bees 🐝

#newdevelopment #underconstruction #workinprogress #comingsoon #cantwait

Even though it's been the worst winter since time began, we've been busy bees 🐝

#newdevelopment #underconstruction #workinprogress #comingsoon #cantwait

Ring-tailed lemurs have a very sweet tooth 🍫

For their health, our troop are fruit-free. But they LOVE corn! Especially on the cob 🌽

#lemur #ringtailedlemur #corn #sweettooth #lookatthatface

Ring-tailed lemurs have a very sweet tooth 🍫

For their health, our troop are fruit-free. But they LOVE corn! Especially on the cob 🌽

#lemur #ringtailedlemur #corn #sweettooth #lookatthatface

Mums go FREE this Mother's Day 💐

Like every year, to say a massive "Thank You" for all the wonderful things that they do, bring your mum to the zoo for free this Mother's Day (Sunday 15th March).

All you have to do us buy yourself a ticket (online or on the gate), and bring your mum with you. Simple as that.

See you there 🫶

#mothersday #motheringsunday #thankyou #freevisit #fifezoo

Mums go FREE this Mother's Day 💐

Like every year, to say a massive "Thank You" for all the wonderful things that they do, bring your mum to the zoo for free this Mother's Day (Sunday 15th March).

All you have to do us buy yourself a ticket (online or on the gate), and bring your mum with you. Simple as that.

See you there 🫶

#mothersday #motheringsunday #thankyou #freevisit #fifezoo

SHOWCASE 🎬

Narrated by Outlander star @samheughan, Clinging by a Claw captures the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes of the Scottish Highlands where wildcats could have a future if they continue to receive the vital support they need 🐈

Join us for our showcase:
👣 Pre-showcase wander of the zoo
📅 Saturday 21st March
🕖 6:30pm
📍 Africafe @fife_zoo
🎟 £5 (£4 Zoo Members)

#scottishwildcat #wildcats #conservation #savingwildcats #scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

SHOWCASE 🎬

Narrated by Outlander star @samheughan, Clinging by a Claw captures the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes of the Scottish Highlands where wildcats could have a future if they continue to receive the vital support they need 🐈

Join us for our showcase:
👣 Pre-showcase wander of the zoo
📅 Saturday 21st March
🕖 6:30pm
📍 Africafe @fife_zoo
🎟 £5 (£4 Zoo Members)

#scottishwildcat #wildcats #conservation #savingwildcats #scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

It's the best day of the year! 🥳

On #WorldWildlifeDay, we celebrate wild animals and plants recognizing the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet 🌍

#wildlife #animals #celebrate #conservation

It's the best day of the year! 🥳

On #WorldWildlifeDay, we celebrate wild animals and plants recognizing the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet 🌍

#wildlife #animals #celebrate #conservation

Over the weekend Mike and Matt travelled down to @draytonmanor for the annual @abwak Symposium.

The symposium is the UK and Irelands largest zookeeping event, with industry experts and practical workshops on everything from Emergency Animal First Aid and Safe Firearms Use to Native Species Conservation and Dart Preparation.

Mike is part of the small volunteer team of ABWAK Council members responsible for organising the event, and Matt led the Zoo Exhibit Design workshop and sat on the expert panel (with his Zoo Inspector hat on) discussing the new legislation changes.

#abwak #conference #panel #workshops #continuousprofessionaldevelopment

Over the weekend Mike and Matt travelled down to @draytonmanor for the annual @abwak Symposium.

The symposium is the UK and Irelands largest zookeeping event, with industry experts and practical workshops on everything from Emergency Animal First Aid and Safe Firearms Use to Native Species Conservation and Dart Preparation.

Mike is part of the small volunteer team of ABWAK Council members responsible for organising the event, and Matt led the Zoo Exhibit Design workshop and sat on the expert panel (with his Zoo Inspector hat on) discussing the new legislation changes.

#abwak #conference #panel #workshops #continuousprofessionaldevelopment

Travis the porcupine also wanted to remind you to eat your vegetables 🍠

#porcupine #eatyourveggies #sweetpotato #healthylifestyle #newyearnewme

Travis the porcupine also wanted to remind you to eat your vegetables 🍠

#porcupine #eatyourveggies #sweetpotato #healthylifestyle #newyearnewme

Travis the porcupine also wanted to remind you to eat your vegetables 🍠

#porcupine #eatyourvegetables #sweetpotato #healthylifestyle #newyearnewme

Travis the porcupine also wanted to remind you to eat your vegetables 🍠

#porcupine #eatyourvegetables #sweetpotato #healthylifestyle #newyearnewme

Polite reminder from our lemurs to remember to eat your greens 🥬

#lemur #eatyourgreens #cabbage #healthylifestyle #newyearnewme

Polite reminder from our lemurs to remember to eat your greens 🥬

#lemur #eatyourgreens #cabbage #healthylifestyle #newyearnewme

Make your visit extra special with an Animal Encounter! 🤩

During an Encounter, you'll go behind the scenes with one of our expert zookeepers to find out all about our animals. And of course, we'll bring food and treats for the animals as well 😋

#animals #experiences #zookeeper #behindthescenes #makingmemories

Make your visit extra special with an Animal Encounter! 🤩

During an Encounter, you'll go behind the scenes with one of our expert zookeepers to find out all about our animals. And of course, we'll bring food and treats for the animals as well 😋

#animals #experiences #zookeeper #behindthescenes #makingmemories

Could spring be in sight? 🌻

We hope so! Its been a loooooooong winter 😓

#zebra #stripes #sun #spring #scotland

Could spring be in sight? 🌻

We hope so! Its been a loooooooong winter 😓

#zebra #stripes #sun #spring #scotland

Clinging by a Claw offers an extraordinary insight into the journey of Scotland's wildcats from the brink of extinction to their return to the wilds of the @cairngormsnationalpark 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Narrated by Outlander star @samheughan, this film captures the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes of the Scottish Highlands where wildcats could have a future if they continue to receive the vital support they need 🐈

Join us for our showcase of this incredible feature film:
📅 Saturday 21st March
🕖 7:00pm
📍 Africafe @fife_zoo
🎟 £5 (£4 Zoo Members)

https://www.fifezoo.org/events/clinging-by-a-claw-saving-scotlands-wildcats

#scottishwildcat #wildcats #conservation #savingwildcats #scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Clinging by a Claw offers an extraordinary insight into the journey of Scotland's wildcats from the brink of extinction to their return to the wilds of the @cairngormsnationalpark 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Narrated by Outlander star @samheughan, this film captures the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes of the Scottish Highlands where wildcats could have a future if they continue to receive the vital support they need 🐈

Join us for our showcase of this incredible feature film:
📅 Saturday 21st March
🕖 7:00pm
📍 Africafe @fife_zoo
🎟 £5 (£4 Zoo Members)

https://www.fifezoo.org/events/clinging-by-a-claw-saving-scotlands-wildcats

#scottishwildcat #wildcats #conservation #savingwildcats #scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Since nobody got it right last time, we'll have another go...

Who would live in a house like this? 🤔

This time, we've given you more to go with 🔨

#construction #newdevelopment #expansion #growth #wip

Since nobody got it right last time, we'll have another go...

Who would live in a house like this? 🤔

This time, we've given you more to go with 🔨

#construction #newdevelopment #expansion #growth #wip

Happy Pancake Day, Pancake 🥞

#pancake #pancakeday #beardeddragon #lizard #reptiles

Happy Pancake Day, Pancake 🥞

#pancake #pancakeday #beardeddragon #lizard #reptiles

Happy Valentine's Day! 🌹

Love, Isalo xoxo
(the zoo's most eligible bachelor)

#valentines #valentinesday #fossa #bachelor #swiperight

Happy Valentine's Day! 🌹

Love, Isalo xoxo
(the zoo's most eligible bachelor)

#valentines #valentinesday #fossa #bachelor #swiperight

Come and meet some of our most unloved animals this Valentine's weekend!

#fifezoo #lovebugs #invertebrates #valentinesday

Come and meet some of our most unloved animals this Valentine's weekend!

#fifezoo #lovebugs #invertebrates #valentinesday

Could this be the first day of the year that it hasn't rained?! 🌥

Maybe... Just maybe

#February #scotland #winter #weather #hurryupspring

Could this be the first day of the year that it hasn't rained?! 🌥

Maybe... Just maybe

#February #scotland #winter #weather #hurryupspring

CUBS CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Ever since we launched our popular Cubs Club, we've had loads of people asking to book single sessions or that can't commit to a full block, so... Now you can!

You can still book multiple sessions and the price hasn't changed. Spaces are still limited per session. Pre-booking is still essential.

See you there! 👋

https://www.fifezoo.org/cubs-club

#learning #education #earlyyears #animals #comelearnwithus

CUBS CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Ever since we launched our popular Cubs Club, we've had loads of people asking to book single sessions or that can't commit to a full block, so... Now you can!

You can still book multiple sessions and the price hasn't changed. Spaces are still limited per session. Pre-booking is still essential.

See you there! 👋

https://www.fifezoo.org/cubs-club

#learning #education #earlyyears #animals #comelearnwithus

Who would live in a house like this? 🤔

#construction #newdevelopment #expansion #growth #wip

Who would live in a house like this? 🤔

#construction #newdevelopment #expansion #growth #wip

Happy Birthday Big Man! 🎂

Dusty the De Brazza's Monkey turns 12 today 🥳

#happybirthday #debrazzasmonkey #celebrate

Happy Birthday Big Man! 🎂

Dusty the De Brazza's Monkey turns 12 today 🥳

#happybirthday #debrazzasmonkey #celebrate

Exciting things are happening 🤩

#construction #newdevelopment #expansion #growth #wip

Exciting things are happening 🤩

#construction #newdevelopment #expansion #growth #wip

Happy International Zebra Day! 🦓

Did You Know? 💭 There are three species of zebras: Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) are the most common, Grevy’s Zebra (Equus grevyi) are the largest and most endangered and Mountain Zebra (Equus zebra) live at higher altitudes than other species.

Those 3 species are then split into 7 subspecies!

Now you know 😏

We're proud to be home to a pair of Grevy's Zebra at Fife Zoo 🦓🦓

#zebra #internationalzebraday #blackandwhite
#endangeredspecies #grevyszebra

Happy International Zebra Day! 🦓

Did You Know? 💭 There are three species of zebras: Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) are the most common, Grevy’s Zebra (Equus grevyi) are the largest and most endangered and Mountain Zebra (Equus zebra) live at higher altitudes than other species.

Those 3 species are then split into 7 subspecies!

Now you know 😏

We're proud to be home to a pair of Grevy's Zebra at Fife Zoo 🦓🦓

#zebra #internationalzebraday #blackandwhite
#endangeredspecies #grevyszebra

Lovely weather for ducks ☔️

#rain #wind #scotland #weather #storm

Lovely weather for ducks ☔️

#rain #wind #scotland #weather #storm

Perfect place for a nap 😴

#fifezoo #meerkat #tortoise #naptime

Perfect place for a nap 😴

#fifezoo #meerkat #tortoise #naptime

Who know what the weather's going to do? ☀️🌧🌨🌩

We've got you covered with our Rainy Day Guarentee ☔️

If you've pre-booked your tickets and it rains for your entire visit, we'll give you a complimentary return ticket 🎟

#winter #weather #scotland #unpredictable #rainyday

Who know what the weather's going to do? ☀️🌧🌨🌩

We've got you covered with our Rainy Day Guarentee ☔️

If you've pre-booked your tickets and it rains for your entire visit, we'll give you a complimentary return ticket 🎟

#winter #weather #scotland #unpredictable #rainyday

If it's raining, you'll find me in my barrel 😒

#fossa #Madagascar #wildlife #animals #fifezoo

If it's raining, you'll find me in my barrel 😒

#fossa #Madagascar #wildlife #animals #fifezoo

It really is tough being an armadillo 🙄

#armadillo #animals #thegoodlife

It really is tough being an armadillo 🙄

#armadillo #animals #thegoodlife

2026 is looking like its going to be a very exciting year at the zoo! 👀

Make the most of it with out Annual Memberships!

#fifezoo #membership #makethemostofit

2026 is looking like its going to be a very exciting year at the zoo! 👀

Make the most of it with out Annual Memberships!

#fifezoo #membership #makethemostofit

Who knows what the weather's doing this time of year?

When you pre-book your tickets you're covered by our Rainy Day Guarentee ☔️

#fifezoo #rainyday #winter #scotland #weather

Who knows what the weather's doing this time of year?

When you pre-book your tickets you're covered by our Rainy Day Guarentee ☔️

#fifezoo #rainyday #winter #scotland #weather

The many faces of @stephenlibby 😱

His flabber is being continually gasted!

And we love it! 😍

#thetraitors #traitor #bbc @bbcone @thetraitorsukofficial @thetraitorsglobal @claudiawinkle @edgamblecomedy @ukthetraitors

The many faces of @stephenlibby 😱

His flabber is being continually gasted!

And we love it! 😍

#thetraitors #traitor #bbc @bbcone @thetraitorsukofficial @thetraitorsglobal @claudiawinkle @edgamblecomedy @ukthetraitors

Always photo ready! 📸

#fifezoo #fossa #strikeapose #photoready #goodside

Always photo ready! 📸

#fifezoo #fossa #strikeapose #photoready #goodside

Can you dig it?

#fifezoo #animals #armadillo #canyoudigit

Can you dig it?

#fifezoo #animals #armadillo #canyoudigit

And the award for the zoos class clown goes to... 🤡

#fifezoo #fossa #enrichment #clown

And the award for the zoos class clown goes to... 🤡

#fifezoo #fossa #enrichment #clown

It's that time of year when the temperature hovers around zero🌡

If you're visiting us this weekend, please make sure you wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear 🧥 🧢 🧣 🥾 ❄️

As always: Café's open for hot drinks ☕️

#fifezoo #winter #weather #weekend #wrapupwarn

It's that time of year when the temperature hovers around zero🌡

If you're visiting us this weekend, please make sure you wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear 🧥 🧢 🧣 🥾 ❄️

As always: Café's open for hot drinks ☕️

#fifezoo #winter #weather #weekend #wrapupwarn

We think we woke him up from his nap 😴

#fifezoo #fossa #naptime

We think we woke him up from his nap 😴

#fifezoo #fossa #naptime

It's that time of the year when we do our Annual Stocktake 📋

We count every animal at the zoo, no matter how big or small, scaly or feathery, beaky or toothy! 🦜 🦔 🦓 🐱 🦎 🐢 🕷 🦗 🐦

#fifezoo #zoolife #animals #census #counting

It's that time of the year when we do our Annual Stocktake 📋

We count every animal at the zoo, no matter how big or small, scaly or feathery, beaky or toothy! 🦜 🦔 🦓 🐱 🦎 🐢 🕷 🦗 🐦

#fifezoo #zoolife #animals #census #counting

We've tried all sorts of loyalty schemes over the years, but nothing beats an old school loyalty card ☕️

Don't forget to pick up a card when you're next in 💚

#fifezoo #africafe #loyalty #customerrewards #haveoneonus #coffee #latte #latteart #cappuccino #flatwhite #americano #barista

We've tried all sorts of loyalty schemes over the years, but nothing beats an old school loyalty card ☕️

Don't forget to pick up a card when you're next in 💚

#fifezoo #africafe #loyalty #customerrewards #haveoneonus #coffee #latte #latteart #cappuccino #flatwhite #americano #barista

We're back OPEN! 🟢

Who's joining us for our first day of 2026?!

#fifezoo #open #January #twentytwentysix

We're back OPEN! 🟢

Who's joining us for our first day of 2026?!

#fifezoo #open #January #twentytwentysix

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥳

We may be closed for the day, but the hard work never stops!

#fifezoo #happynewyear #zookeepers #zoolife #behindthescenes

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥳

We may be closed for the day, but the hard work never stops!

#fifezoo #happynewyear #zookeepers #zoolife #behindthescenes

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