London Zoo Entry Ticket





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Feel closer to nature at London Zoo, a ZSL conservation zoo in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant capital cities. Discover amazing wildlife, learn how we're protecting their future and share incredible memories of our leaping, roaring, squawking natural world. 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 over 15,000 amazing animals to discover.
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The Zoo’s biggest experience, Land of the Lions, gives you the chance to get closer than ever before to the mighty Asiatic lions. You can explore walkways covering the 2,500sqm Indian-themed exhibit. 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. Tiny Giants is a celebration of all things small but mighty, and the sometimes strange but always wonderful world of invertebrates. Also home to a new coral reef tank, this indoor experience is one not to be missed. 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.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note, there is no provision for left luggage
- Bicycles, scooters, rollerskates, rollerblades, skateboards are not allowed on Zoo premises
- The Zoo is more than 190 years old and contains many old buildings, 12 of which are listed. However, most of London Zoo is accessible for wheelchair users and those with walking difficulties.
- Paths are generally tarmac and there is level or ramped access to most buildings.
- Slopes leading to the two tunnels in the Zoo are quite steep.
- Six manual wheelchairs and two boosters/electronic wheelchairs are available at the Zoo entrance with no hire charge, but a security deposit is required (subject to availability). You can call to reserve one up to 2 weeks in advance.
- Please ask at the Zoo entrance or the Information Kiosk for information and a map in large print.
- Last admission is one hour before advertised closing time.
- The Zoo will close at 5pm on 7, 14, 21 and 28 June and 5, 12, 19 and 26 July 2024 for Zoo Nights. Last entry and closing time subject to change due to special events. Some animal exhibits may close up to 30 minutes before closing time.
- Both Zoos will be closed from Monday 20 to Friday 24 January 2025, and the following week from Monday 27 to Friday 31 January 2025 for annual maintenance. The Zoos will be open at the weekends.
Reviews(841)
2026 and we treat customers like this !!!! I have written lots of reviews on TripAdvisor and I love to shout about brilliant service, however, not on this occasion. Is this some kind of joke to rip people off ? The place is so old and run down I feel sorry for every animal in the place. What was on show....not much ....dirty and very poorly maintained . For our Capital City to have this as a zoological showpiece is an absolute disgrace, tourists must be amazed by our low standards. In my opinion this place should be closed immediately and the animals moved . Most of the cages were empty ...You cannot charge people to see very little. Obviously the Giraffes were great and I must congratulate the Zoo on letting them be visible from outside...people would get the impression that the rest of this place must be as brilliant...brilliant marketing to get people to buy a ticket. Run down, Dirty, Expensive etc etc I would like a full refund ASAP...Dont bother with your generic answer on here... I live near Chester Zoo which is Premier League compared to this place. London Zoo you should be ashamed at this.... This is the worst review I have ever written... I want a full refund !!!!!!
Although the weather was very hot there are places to go to cool down. The animals are well cared for with plenty of space. If you want information or directions there are plenty of staff to help. Had a fantastic day. To get from the tube station there is a bus you can get drops near the zoo.
What a brilliant experience. We had stayed in the lodge the night before which was also a great experience, so we were on site ready for the day. The excellent Joanna took us from breakfast to meet Rachel who was to be our host and guide. Rachel was fabulous from the off. There we just four of us and she kept us informed of all things about the zoo and what was going on as we walked to the tiger enclosure. After a safety briefing we spoke to Rachel about conservation and some of the awful trade in Tiger and other animals as well as medicines and traditional medicine. We then created some rather strong smelling paste using spices to put on the enrichment toys that we wouldlater see them play with in the enclosure. We then went behind the scenes to see the Tigers. The out of sight parts are immaculately kept, we had to go through a foot wash for our shoes as the animals welfare is paramount and that comes across in everything they were doing. There were two of the three Tigers inside. They were both in separate areas and eating. We were close but not enough to bother them, we all asked some questions and spoke while they ate which was really enlightening. We ran through another safely briefing as we were going to feed Geysha, the female tiger. We each took a turn to use the tongs with some meat to firstly feed her low down and then to make her stretch up which isn't for our benefit but hers. Then John and Re her keepers went through some training exercises and then she was let out. Then Asim the male came into that enclosure where John and Re went through some training exercises again with him and he was let out. We chatted more to John and Re then went outside to the enclosure where they had set up breakfast for Crispin the 3rd Tiger. When we were in place Rachel radio'd to John to let Crispin out who came for his breakfast in the tree which was unbelievable to see so close up. Would thoroughly recommend this experience. All 3 of John,Re and Rachel were so knowledgeable, so easy to talk to and really love what they do. The only thing I would say, but I understand why not, but you cant take photos in the behind the scenes area as it would have been nice to record that part but it wasnt an issue.
Lovely zoo with lots of different animals. Big park with lots of trees. We went during the heatwave so the animals weren’t very active which we expected and didn’t blame them! I don’t agree with some of the other reviews about the enclosures, most of them had plenty of space to get away from visitors and looked very well cared for. Nice restaurant as well which was nice and cool and not too busy at lunchtime
Excellent time, my child had asked for "feeding the Meerkats" for her birthday present. Lucy and Gary were brilliant, very knowledgeable and my child had a lovely time (as did I, because under 14 need an adult accompanying). The zoo itself is good, with some areas really good. The Butterfly Pavilion, the Reptiles and Amphibians, and the walk through of tropical birds are all standouts. Would also say that the food at the Terrace Restaurant is excellent, well priced, good ingredients.
It's a typical zoo, big, lots of various animals, animals seemed well looked after, lots to see and do, you can download an app to find out when the talks are on etc but we didn't bother, we arrived around 12, left at 4 due to other travel arrangements, we only missed out a few animals but didn't really give ourselves time to sit down mind which is needed- especially as it was a hot day! The food was typically fast food, pizza, hot dogs, fish coujons or chicken strips with chips, they did also have salad but who gets that! It was all lovely typical prices, we got 4 children's meals which was more than enough food 2 adults and 2 teenage daughters, costing about £40 with drinks. Ice creams we're typical prices, just over £10 for 4 ice creams. The gift shop again is what you would expect in a zoo, lovely gifts, lockers for luggage was great- we had 2 huge suitcases and 2 back packs, so we needed 2 lockers, we also bought gifts at the start so the shop was quiet, but I would have went later if I had known, if you feed the penguins, you get 10% discount off at the shop which I thought was a nice touch! I LOVED feeding the penguins, this was over priced but totally worth every penny! £15 for a cup full of sardine type fish, that you posted down the tubes but it was so much fun, and I would do it again in a heart best! Best animals to see: butterflies, pemguins, otters and squirrel monkeys, (known as in with the monkeys on the map) map was fine to read, plenty of water stations around and shade which we were pleased with as well as seats of you had time to sit down! All in all lovely day, we've seen better zoo's but still loved it! The staff were lovely and very helpful and friendly too.
Better than expected. Compact, but plenty to see. Animal habitats were generally spacious and well maintained. The gift shop and food options were the best I’ve ever seen at a zoo. Best of all, we were there on a warm and sunny June day (albeit midweek) and the zoo wasn’t the least bit crowded. Yes, it has pricey entry fee, especially for a family, but I’m happy to support the excellent conservation work of ZSL. Only disappointment for me was the magnificent Snowden Aviary—the monkeys were all indoors. Surely an aviary was a better use of this space?
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear you and your family had such an enjoyable visit and that you appreciated the habitats, facilities, and atmosphere on the day! It’s also great to know you value our conservation work—it really does mean a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another family day out!
Took a very quick trip to the London Zoo on a Saturday morning. I like to try to visit local zoos when I travel. It’s a lovely zoo and a great value. Set in an historic park, I was able to see a bit of the city that I otherwise was not planning to see. The animal habitats are well maintained and there were so many helpful volunteers. I only spent about an hour and a half but was able to see most of the zoo. It looked like there were a lot of good food and drink options. It was worth my time and if you like zoos this one is a gem.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit and found the zoo a great value, as well as easy to explore. It’s lovely to know you appreciated the setting in the park, our animal habitats, and the support from our volunteers—they’ll be delighted to hear your kind words. We’re glad you made the most of your time with us and hope to welcome you back on your next visit to London!
It was the most amazing day with memories I will treasure forever.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that your visit felt so special and that it stood out from other zoo experiences. It’s lovely to know you created memories that will last a lifetime—we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Obviously an old zoo. Animals well looked after but I expected to see more of them. Often only one exhibit to see, quite a few empty cages. Sad no elephants. Best thing was the gorillas, good to see a few of these. Sign posting was poor. Not many staff around.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased you enjoyed seeing the gorillas and felt the animals are well cared for. We’re sorry some areas of your visit didn’t meet expectations. We’re continuously improving the zoo, including signage and habitat developments. Some animals may not always be visible as they have access to private spaces for their welfare. We appreciate your comments and will share them with the team as we work to improve the visitor experience.



