London Zoo and Aquarium
Enjoy a visit to the world class London Zoo and Aquarium in beautiful Regent's Park
The ZSL London Zoo is a place of many firsts. Opening in 1828, it is the oldest scientific zoo in the world. It started the world's first Reptile house in 1849. In 1853 it opened the first public Aquarium (the term aquarium originated from here) and in 1881, the first insect house. It also opened the first children's zoo in 1938.
The zoo is located at the northern end of Regent's Park. After struggling for financial support in the 1980s it was announced that the zoo would permanently close in 1991. This created a groundswell of public support and contributions, allowing the zoo to undergo major renovations and replace cages with enclosures that better represent the natural environments of the animals.
Today the London Zoo has a collection of nearly 750 different species of animal. These are exhibited in numerous different exhibit areas. These include the Animal Adventure, Asian Big Cats, the Aquarium, Blackburn (Bird) Pavilion, B.U.G.S, Butterfly Paradise, Rainforest Life, Giants of the Galapagos, Gorilla Kingdom, Komodo Dragons and, opening in the Spring of 2011, Penguin Beach
The London Zoo is involved in breeding programs for about 130 different species. It relies entirely on entrance fees, donations, memberships and sponsorships for all of its support./p>
For more information about the London Zoo as well opening times and admission charges visit their official website.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes.London Zoo and Aquarium Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Address: Outer Cir, London NW1 4RY, UK
Phone: 0344 225 1826
Official Website: London Zoo and Aquarium
London Zoo and Aquarium Reviews
Rated out of 5
Enjoyed a day at The London Zoo, What a fantastic place to visit. Well organised, So much to see & do. Very friendly helpful staff.
Such a Great selection of Animals & Reptiles from all over the world. Very clean & tidy zoo. The animals looked well looked after. Nice selection of cafes & restaurants and also large gift shop. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tracey - a month ago
Nice zoo in the heart of London. It's not too big to spend a whole day enjoying the area. Several cages are under renovation so some animals are hardly seen. Water fountains are available at different locations. They do a big penguin feeding likely before the zoo closes.
Preeyakorn Palm - a week ago
A great experience to get to know animals up close that you will never see in nature, a good tip is to have a map and the times of the attractions so you don’t miss any. Engaging signs, exhibits, and guides that share information about the animals’ natural habitats, behaviors, and conservation status can make a big impact, especially for children and those new to conservation. If pathways were well-maintained, accessible, and seating areas were available, these are valuable features, particularly for families, elderly visitors, and individuals with mobility challenges.
Vinne - in the last week
Fantastic place, variety of animals.
The zoo is well organized 👌
In the Zoo it struck me that there are a lot of newborn/baby animals.
At 11:30 and 14:00 there are demonstrations with animals that are within arm's reach of spectators-a very exciting experience.
It was a pleasure to walk through the pathways and examine and study the inhabitants in the Zoo.
Stef Stoyanova - a month ago
£29 entry for a student, which feels quite a lot. Zoo was good, I particularly enjoyed the monkeys and the aviary. £8 for a Mac and Cheese. My friends loved the reptiles. I would have greatly appreciated more outdoor seating under shelter as it was raining when we went and the indoors was full of very loud children having fun. As someone with sensory differences, I'm glad the children enjoyed themselves but it was overwhelming without any quiet places to recuperate
Alice Adams - a week ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Line | Camden Town | 13 Minutes |
| Bakerloo Line | Regents Park | 20 Minutes |
| Circle, Bakerloo, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Harmmersmith & City Lines | Baker Street | 30 Minutes |
How to get to London Zoo and Aquarium by Tube
From Camden Town Station exit to your right and at the next crossroad bear left onto Parkway, follow it all the way to Prince Albert Road, go right and then left through the first gate just past the parking lot. Follow the pathway to the Outer Circle and go right following it west to the Zoo Entrance.
From Regent's Park Station simply follow the Outer Circle north along the east and then north edge of the park until you arrive at the Zoo entrance
From Baker Street Station take the #274 bus to Ormonde Terrace or, if you don't mind a 30 minute walk mostly through Regent's Park, exit the station, go right, walk to the end of Baker Street, cross Park Road, go left onto the outer circle path and follow it to the Zoo's entrance which will be on your right.
Note:You can also access the Zoo via Regent' Canal which passes through it via The London Waterbus.
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