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ZSL London Zoo

(2 Ratings)
World's oldest scientific zoo

Opened since 1828, the zoo is home to more than 15,000 animals from more than 700 different species, from meerkats to moon jellyfish. Following years of of decline, the Zoological Society of London is redeveloping the London landmark with improved natural environments. Notable architectural features include the Mappin Terraces (1914) and the 1930s structures the Round House and, most famous of all, the Penguin Pool. Of close proximity to the Zoo is Primrose Hill — with its possibly unbeatable ...

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Hours
31 March–1 September: 10am—5pm daily. 2 September–26 October: 10am—4pm daily. 27 October–30 March: 10am—3pm daily.


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Reviews

BBUC
BBUC first review First to Review
Over a year ago

Large zoo but needs updating.

We were excited to go to this zoo but after getting there we were disappointed that exhibits were not more friendly to the animals, seemed like an old world zoo rather than a modern one. Just expected it to be better for a world class city.


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