London Zoo

Overview

GET UP CLOSE TO WILDLIFE

Set in leafy Regent's Park amid heritage-listed buildings and beautiful gardens, London Zoo is an oasis in the heart of the capital with just under 15,000 amazing animals to discover.

The Zoo’s biggest experience, Land of the Lions, gives you the chance to get closer than ever before to the mighty Asiatic lions – of which only 400 remain in the wild. You can explore walkways covering the 2,500sqm Indian-themed exhibit.
Officially opened by HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in March 2016. It is designed to inform, inspire and excite wildlife lovers of all ages and promises to be an experience unlike any other.

Come face-to-face with one of nature’s most awesome predators in Tiger Territory, learn about the natural behaviours of Sumatran tigers and discover the conservation issues these creatures face in the wild.

You’ll love heading down to the beach to watch our colony of Humboldt penguins dive, swim, frolic and feed in England's largest penguin pool, complete with large underwater viewing windows. And step Into Africa to observe the elegance and grace of the giraffes before moving on to the magnificent residents of Gorilla Kingdom.

NEW: The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians
Hop around the world and experience some of the rarest and most unique reptiles and amphibians on Earth, from the snake-eating king cobra to mountain chickens we're saving from the brink of extinction. With eight different habitats, the Secret Life of Reptiles of Amphibians is an educational tour spanning across the globe, stopping off in the dense rainforests of South America, mountain jungles in Asia and giant dormant volcanoes in the Cameroon.

NEW: Meet Shanti, Mali and Syanii
London Zoo's trio of lion cubs names have now been announced! Boys Mali and Syanii and girl Shanti were born here at London Zoo on 13 March 2024 to seven-year-old mum, Arya, and 14-year-old dad Bhanu.
Shanti, the female, is the smallest and smartest. She's very happy to pinch food from her brothers or even mum, and is always up for a wrestling session with her brothers.
Mali is the biggest of the three and doesn't always listen to mum Arya who always keeps one eye on him.
Syanii is the bulldozer of the group and will push his siblings out of the way to get to his food. He's also the nosiest and likes to make his presence known by practicing his roar - a loud mewing sound which will develop as he gets older.

BOO AT THE ZOO (19 October - 3 November 2024)
Enjoy Our Halloween Family Event at London Zoo
Time to trick-or-treat at London Zoo! Join us for a family Halloween adventure at Boo at the Zoo this October half term. Experience spooky activities and learn about amazing wildlife, carve pumpkins and uncover the mysteries of animals, perfect for all little monsters and brave families.
Boo at the Zoo Highlights:
- Extinct Species Graveyard: Stop by the eerie graveyard of animal species that are no longer with us and learn how to prevent extinctions from happening in the future.
- Pumpkin Patch: Explore our pumpkin patch, where you can choose your own pumpkin while capturing memories at our various photo opportunity points. Why not stay and get creative by painting your own spooky pumpkin.*
- Race against Extinction: Grab your trail card and time jar and join us on an exhilarating journey to discover the 'Extinct in the Wild' species that ZSL is fighting to protect. Along the way, collect sand from magical sand timers to fill your jar. This is your reminder that time is ticking to save these amazing species before it's too late!
- Spooky Crafts: A fan favourite! Get creative with some Spooky themed crafts and make your very own spooky mask!*
- Spooky Animal Talks: Learn about animals such as spiders and bats, as well as other nocturnal animals in our Halloween themed talks.



Usual Opening Hours
02 September 2024 - 27 October 2024: 10:00am - 5:00pm
28 October 2024 - 14 February 2025: 10:00am - 4:00pm
15 February 2025 - 29 March 2025: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Last admission is one hour before advertised closing time.