• Welcome

    The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is delighted to be partnering with the Scottish International Storytelling Festival for 2026's Bird and Beast theme. Exploring the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world. 

    We are delighted to have welcomed 4 incredible storytellers to Edinburgh Zoo and meet our amazing animal ambassadors, hear their short stories here.

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    • A Story of Two Frogs


      • The Golden-Haired Boar


        • How the Zebra Got Its Stripes


          • The Story of Hanuman


            • Crafts and follow up activities

              Printable colouring sheets are available below:


              Printable frog colouring



              zebra colouring


              RRH


              colouring sheet

            • Acknowledgements

              A special thank you goes to our partners TRACS and the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, for supporting the creation of this content. 

              And for introducing our team to the brilliant onsite storytellers at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo and RZSS Highland Wildlife Park in 2026.


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