2 weeks Ago By Mark Hannah
A POPULAR Scots tourist attraction has majorly slashed their ticket prices to counter the current cost of living crisis. The family hotspots are giving their most vulnerable customers a huge discount in their time of need. 5 The popular family attraction have made a huge summer discount permanent, after a successful trial period Credit: Rachel Hein 2019 5 After a successful summer period, the offer has become permanent Credit: Edinburgh Zoo 5 23,000 eligible customers have taken advantage of the discount this summer Credit: Edinburgh Zoo 5 The RZSS say they hope it will allow more visitors to become closer to nature Credit: Edinburgh Zoo 5 Tickets are available for just £7, a whopping 70% off for adults, and 55% for children Credit: Edinburgh Zoo Qualifying visitors receive a 70% discount on admission, and thousands have already taken advantage of the price cuts .
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) have introduced Universal Credit discounts to Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park . The wildlife conservation charity launched the offer this summer , in the hope it would enable more visitors to experience the benefits of being closer to nature . After a successful summer , the offer - which was set to expire today - has been extended on a permanent basis.
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"The stories we have heard about children and even adults visiting for the first time have been incredibly touching, with one mum leaving Edinburgh Zoo in tears because her daughter had such a special day. Most read in Money GUTTED 'Won't be attending', cry diners as Scots restaurant & bar to stop serving food WATT A SAVE Six ways Scots can save on bills as energy price cap rises by 10% this week MAKING WAVES Tiny huts can't be lived in & have no electricity - but will cost you £32K SHOP TO IT! New Glasgow market will have bargains, food trucks & local traders “It is also very encouraging that most of the visitors who responded to our survey said coming to our parks has inspired them to find out more about animals and nature. “We are proud to introduce this offer permanently following such huge interest this summer which will make our natural world more inclusive and accessible.
” Zoo visitors realise 'pandas' are painted DOGS after they started barking Tickets are available to eligible customers for just £7 per person, which is an enormous 70% off for adults, and 55% for children. The offer is available to anyone currently receiving income-related employment and support allowance (ESA), income-based jobseeker's allowance (JSA), housing benefit, working tax credit, child tax credit and income support. A survey of visitors found that 65% of customers would not have visited Edinburgh Zoo this summer without the offer, and 56% would not have visited Highland Wildlife Park.
Universal credit tickets are available to six people per household. Proof of receipt of one of the benefits listed must be shown upon entry. To qualify, visitors must have received a payment in the last month, and may require photo ID.
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