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
I had a wonderful experience visiting London Zoo! The entire place was exceptionally clean and well-maintained, with no unpleasant smells anywhere — which made the visit even more enjoyable.
A special highlight for me was the Butterfly Paradise 🦋 — truly living up to its name! Walking among so many beautiful butterflies felt magical, like stepping into a real paradise.
The staff were all friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful, always ready to answer questions and guide visitors with a smile.
Highly recommend visiting — whether you’re with family, friends, or solo, London Zoo is an amazing and refreshing day out! 🌸🐒🦓
Kshitiz Vashisth - 2 weeks ago
Fantastic zoo! Lots of lovely animals to see and explore! We especially enjoyed being able to walk in the butterfly and monkey enclosures! Seeing the penguins being fed was also quite a spectacle! If you don’t have children I’d definitely recommend going during the week 😅 it was incredibly busy with little ones running around everywhere
K - a week ago
Brilliant zoo in the heart of London. The kids absolutely loved it. Advise going for the 10 o'clock slot as we got to closing time and realised we had missed a few bits. The animals we did see were amazing though.
Phil Howes - 2 weeks ago
London Zoo is far more than a family attraction – it is an outstanding centre for conservation, research, and education. As a member and someone who has visited many zoos across Europe, I can say with confidence that both London Zoo and Whipsnade set an exceptional benchmark. Their dedication to protecting endangered species and leading global conservation efforts truly deserves the highest recognition. I could easily spend an entire day watching the okapis – a perfect reminder of why places like this matter.
DAVID RUMBERO - a week ago
London Zoo is really nice and well maintained! There’s a great variety of wild animals and birds. We had such a fun time — the lion and tiger looked amazing, and we could even hear them roar! There are lots of eateries around the zoo, so food was never a problem. The gift shop is also great, with excellent animal toys and souvenirs. Loved the whole vibe and the views!
Priya R - a month 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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