London Zoo

Yes, it is touristy. Yes, it is big, and yes, I'd say it's worth a trip if you've never been. The zoo is well-organised and easy to navigate, with plenty of signs to guide you (They also give you a physical map). There's a nice balance between animal exhibits, interactive displays, and areas to relax. Taking your children here is a magical experience. They'll be amazed by the variety of animals. But the zoo isn't just for kids. It's a wonderful experience for adults, too. The thoughtfully designed enclosures, like the Tiger Territory and Land of the Lions, offer a chance to see animals up close. The staff are friendly and happy to answer questions, and it's clear they care deeply about the animals. The gift store is the perfect way to end your visit. Tidy and reasonably priced, considering where you are. Filled with items that reflect the Zoo's focus on wildlife and conservation. Since this is a very popular attraction, you're best going on a weekday morning/afternoon if you find the time.

Wasn’t expecting to see almost all animals during the winter! Such a fabulous experience , got to see lions, tigers, penguins, reptiles, zebras, llamas, emu, ostrich and scores of others !! Enclosures are well heated and animals are provided a very comfortable environment even during the cold weather. Plenty of restaurants and cafes centrally located, lunch at the Terrace restaurant was amazing! Wonderful day out !

Lovely experience,had so much fun exploring the place and see different kind of beautiful animal there. There is a coffee shop in there to take a break and few selections of food sandwiches and buns . So if u have a special dietary would recommend to bring your own . Make sure if u have small kids to bring their own food and water bottles .

I grew up in a very small country, but I can confidently say that I have never seen such a bad zoo in my life, it's not worthy at all. Very very poor collection. It may be that I had higher expectations for the London Zoo. Except the penguin section nothing to be wondering . I am looking for monkey cage, gorilla, hippopotamus nothing is there. Follow the map walk for a long distance and get tired. That’s it. My suggestion If you are very interested in animals then don’t go there. But if you want to visit a zoo with your son to show them some living animals and birds its ok.

Great zoo, it’s got good sensory opportunities with seeing, touching, hearing and smelling often too 😅 penguins are away the highlight seeing them in their lil cute place. Very scenic bits. Either way it being so expensive could do with some wider drink sections inside and a bit more cost friendly.

Been coming here annually since I was a kid. The animals are well looked after and the zookeepers very passionate and knowledgeable. I’m happy to be donating to the zoo’s conservation work. Nice day out with it taking around 2 hours to get through everything. For what it is, the food and drink is reasonably priced, as are the attractions.

A truly amazing zoo I have many fond memories of going here as a child and now taking my own children there. There is a considerable number of walk throughs allowing you to come very close to the animals but still giving them enough space to avoid you of they wish. We spent a little extra to feed the penguins which the children loved.

I was a little skeptical at first because it seemed pricey but this zoo is worth while. They had seemingly endless amounts of animals and there were plenty of opportunities to view them even though it was winter! In addition to all the animals many of the enclosures were built so that you can interact with the animals and see them face to face! If you’re visiting the city, please take some time to visit (it will be at least a 4+ hr activity)!

This zoo is excellent. They really let you get up close and personal to the animals without an extra fee. There was a butterfly room, spider room, monkey room, and probably more I can't remember. My kids had a blast. Such a fun time. Plus they had baby gorillas.

Decent zoo. Infrastructure on older side. Animals seem well cared for. Has all the zoo classics but nothing particularly noteworthy. Simple food and drink options. Not a destination but not a bad place to check out with kids.

I've been to the London Zoo 3 times. My most recent trip was at the end of May 2023. Each time, I've spent 5 hours there. They have some old exhibits like the bird house which looks like from 100 years ago to new exhibits like the lion area, complete with an Indian village in that section or the coral reef building. There's a sign where the Harry Potter (movie #1) had the snake escape. There's a sign where Winnie the Pooh originated. The children's zoo is well-staffed. I saw the whole place and covered 5 miles in doing so. You can certainly do much less - there are both indoor and outdoor exhibits. Wide variety of species from all over the world.

We make it a point to go and support the local zoo whenever we travel and this zoo was spectacular! It was clean and easy to get around and the animals seemed very well taken care of. Bonus points for the fact that I got to check it off my Harry Potter bucket list!

Me and my wife loved the all the exciting animals and would highly recommend. The rhinos were her favorite. We can't wait to bring my son here when he's older

Such a fantastic zoo! So fun , educational and well run. They have so many exhibits with unique animals but all the great classics too. I love the tiger cubs and colobus monkeys! The new Coral reef is excellent. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable.

My partner and I had a wonderful day at London Zoo. We booked in advance online, which was easy. We managed to see all of the animals as the zoo layout was easy to navigate and there was plenty of signposts. My partner and I were also fortunate enough to take part in the penguin experience. Sonia led the session brilliantly and was very informative. We were able to stroke some of the more confident penguins and learn about all the different personalities. It was extremely worth it. Do not rush your visit and take your time to truly understand the great conservation work this zoo is doing. Seeing a lot of these animals is a blessing considering so many face a degree of extinction. I think it's also important to understand that at times there is general maintenance and improvements to the zoo and therefore some exhibits are not always available. Our visit was off-peak (weekday), meaning there was a comfortable amount of people around. The cafe was well stocked with a variety of tasty food; the coffees available were pretty good (take your own takeaway cup). The toilet areas were kept very clean.

This place was great. I wasn't sure if I wanted to go but I bought tickets ahead of time and was so glad I went. FYI: It's also cheaper buying tickets ahead of time online. The zoo was MUCH larger than I thought it would be. I've been a lot of zoos in America and this is the first international zoo I've been to. This zoo has A LOT of differences than the average American zoo but all of the differences are for the better. Luckily I went on non-busy day which was awesome for me. The biggest highlight for me was the Bugs exhibit room and the Monkey room because, unlike America, you can really get up close and personal with these bugs AND monkeys. They do bite and yes, they have tons of signs about this as well as a guard but this is something you would NEVER see in America and this was one of the best experiences. I was also impressed that the exhibits for the large animals offer plenty of room to roam. I highly highly highly recommend this zoo if you are in the area. In my opinion, it's well worth the money.

Nice, older zoo located very close to central London. Most zoos and aquariums are pretty pricey (their operating costs must be astronomical) and this one is no different. If you're visiting London and other sites you may want to check out the London Pass to save some money (wish we did). Although it is pricey you do get a nice sized zoo and small aquarium with well kept exhibits. Staff was excellent with all of the kids in the children's area here. We went on a rainy day and the zoo wasn't overly crowded. They sell rain ponchos by the gate for 4£. We were also able to easily find metered street parking right in front. If you are short on time and depending on public transit in central London this zoo is worth a visit. If you have a car and a little more time there is another excellent zoo (much more interactive) about an hour east of this zoo.

I visited the London Zoo on a weekday morning in October. Getting here on the tube was a bit of a haul, but it paid off as the zoo was almost empty. There were a few school groups, but since the zoo is a decent size, I didn't really run into them, so it was like I had the place to myself. There are a decent amount of animals to see at the zoo, however, many of them were not out in their habitats. I'm not sure if this was because it was a bit chilly outside, if they were just shy, or if they don't come out until late afternoon. I arrived at the zoo around 10:30 and stayed until 2:00, so it's a great day out if you love animals. Tickets, like many places in London, are expensive. You can save a little bit of money by ordering tickets online the day before, or by using your London Pass. The cafe served a decent lunch, and the price was on par with other museum cafes in the city. The gift shop was very kid-centric (lots of stuffed animals, kid's clothes, candy, and cheap toys), which was a little bit disappointing for me as I enjoy the unique gifts and souvenirs I can usually find in London museums. Overall, it's a nice stop if you or your kids love animals. It's easy to spend the better part of the day here.

We actually spent two days at the zoo because we booked a night at their Gir Lion Lodges which are 9 small lodges with a bedroom and bathroom. We checked into our room around 4pm and then meet for a glass of prosecco around 6pm and did our first tour. We got to feed some of the animals including Pygmy hippos and warthogs. Then we had a great dinner buffet with a chicken dish and a nice vegetarian option. They also gave my kids a kid friendly meal which they ordered ahead. One gobbled chicken fingers (which were great) and the other had spaghetti. There was wine and beer for purchase. After dinner, we saw and feed a few nocturnal animals. In the morning, after breakfast were my favorite tours including a visit to the kitchen where they prepare animal meals. Staying at the lodge was cool to do once but I also recommend the zoo in general. They have "walk throughs" which I think are pretty unique because you walk through cages with the animals (which you obviously can't touch). We did "walk throughs" with huge spiders overhead, and another where spider monkeys sauntered by and another where sloths climbed by and another with friendly lemurs. It was pretty awesome and a highlight of our London trip for my 6 year olds.

I like visiting zoo's. When done right, they are great places to observe and learn about different animals. Also, a visit allows you to watch the locals and visitors in a relaxed atmosphere. Like many sites in London, there is a small cost to enter the zoo. The zoo itself is nice but definitely it is showing its age. Many parts have been upgraded but their is only so much that can be accomplished within the size of the park. Overall, it is a good zoo for a visit to observe animals, visitors, and walk around. Their is plenty of open space to sit and relax if it gets to warm. Food options are good, average on best compared to other zoos. I would recommend eating else where and just get a snack here.

The zoo is a bit older and could really use a facelift or even some paint would help. It was a hot midday visit and most of the animals were hidden away or sleeping in a corner. The birds and monkeys were up and about to see. One perk of this zoo is that you can get really close to most animals. Also nice to see the zoo is actively involved in growing wild populations of endangered animals. Don't expect much, but younger kids especially would appreciate a visit (particularly the penguins!)

ZSL is a fun and very interactive city zoo at the north end of Regent's Park. Like most inner-city zoos, it's not especially large, and the ticket prices are a bit steep. But where ZSL really shines is in the many close animal encounter opportunities. Whereas other zoos let you observe the fauna from afar, at ZSL, you can get up close and personal. Adventure through the monkey & lemur enclosures (just hold onto your phones, or they'll steal them!), stroll through the multiple bird houses, try to get a butterfly to land on you in the butterfly house (but check yourself for hitchhikers with the mirror before leaving!), brave the spider room, and get so close to the penguins you could touch them (but don't!). These experiences turned the zoo from being just average to being really memorable and cool. If you want to see it all, plan a couple hours, since despite not covering a ton of ground, it's quite compact with lots to see and do. And if you live in the area, consider a membership so you can visit often without having to pay the expensive ticket prices each time!

Hard to under-rate this place when any other zoological exhibit has been so much superior. As I went for the day with a friend and his 6yo son, I cringed thinking of the foreign visitor to London who might have wasted time and money--especially money; this place is a major rip-off--by including the London Zoo on its list of places to visit. This is barely a zoo at all. I think the foundational thinking in operation here is that zoos are bad. Animals ought to be allowed to live in the full freedom of their natural habitats without harrassment from humans. The conflict between this mindset and a visitor's expectations of the pleasure to be gained by seeing living exotic animal specimens at close range is obvious. I grew tired of all the placards lecturing me on how threatened certain animals are, how humans are destroying the planet, etc. I had zero interest in reading placards during my trip to the zoo. As an example of the paucity of the animal displays, I will mention the small area which contains three alpacas--animals which are familiar enough that some people keep them as pet--and a llama. What about the enclosure with two camels? Wow. We were not able to see the putative lions within their setting, but we were able to get a glimpse of two tigers in theirs. I don't believe there are elephants on display, surely for moral reasons. Maybe the ZSL should find a more straightforward way to pursue their goals of education and consciousness-raising.

I LOVE going to zoos in other countries and the London zoo was totally worth it. If you buy tickets online ahead for time you save something like 10%, which is awesome!!! It's quite large, has a cool monkey part where you are inside with the monkeys. The lion setup is intricate and detailed and large. They have the same kind of walk in habitat for the Lemurs too! There are Pygmy hippos and the penguin habitat is the best I've ever seen. I even got a video of one just swimming and jumping all over the place. The wild dog habitat is very large and you can get very close with some low windows, very cool. When we went there were hundreds of schools kids and it was still fun! There's an aquarium, tigers, bats, reptiles... fun for the whole family. We didn't eat there, but there's food options too for sure. I'm so happy we went!

Lovely zoo. My kids and I had so much fun at this zoo. We arrived in early afternoon. Each kid reviewed the map and picked two or three areas they definitely wanted to see because I was concerned about time. We were able to see everything they wanted and not be rushed. The zoo is easily navigated and it is not packed. I did feel like some of the zoo was dated but it didn't take away from the quality of the experience. We had the London Pass and the cost was included in it. My complaint would be it is a (little) difficult to get to by public transportation. It requires walking a bit which isn't a big deal until you've been walking for three hours looking at zoo animals.

We headed here for the Summer weekend Sunset safari, so that's what I'm reviewing. I haven't been here during " regular" timings. The Zoo is bang in the center of town and is spread across a wide area. You actually have to cross a couple of tunnels to move around the zoo which have regular motorways on the surface. The price of the evening safari is the same as a regular ticket, so other than an opportunity for people who keep office hours to visit, I didn't really see the advantages of an evening safari over a regular day ticket. The gates opened at 6. But even though we were there at 5:30, we weren't able to get in until 6:30 because of the line that had formed ahead of us (long queues - disadvantage) Most animal enclosures close by 9. (although they state that the zoo closes at 10) So that barely gives you 2.5 hours to visit. (Severely restricted time - disadvantage) Some exhibits were closed before we entered the park because the animals needed their rest. (disadvantage vs regular timings) There were plenty of food options scattered across the park & they were really reasonable for an evening late event in London. alcohol was also being served at some counters (advantage over regular timings) However, we could not seem to find a place with a working coffee machine for some hot coffee on a nippy evening. There were a couple of circus performers and talks. But the talks & demonstrations take place during regular hours too. The circus performers were average (although they dress in animal costumes). They aren't around during regular hours, but they aren't a huge advantage either. The zoo is well spaced out and there is a balance of open space as well as quiet spaces for the animals to retreat to if they choose.The new Lion enclosure is lovely. I've been to Gir Wildlife park in India multiple times, and they have done a very good attempt of recreating it here in London. The staff that works with the wildlife is wonderful. Everyone whom we interacted with, was really passionate about their jobs. We did enjoy the evening, but we felt that it just wasn't enough time. I would think that a regular day trip would be a better option than the evening safari. I have to admire their follow up though. I had bought the tickets online. A day before our visit, I received an email with a map of the zoo and its surroundings and travel options (for parking, bus route, train). There were some helpful hints and an itinerary of the events of the evening. I think that is a very smart way to engage the customer & remind them of an upcoming event.

A super super super cute zoo!!! :) The only downside is the price. Adult tickets at the gate are 30 pounds (and 27 online), and even student tickets are a pricy 24 euros! But for a zoo *inside the city, in central London* it's a suuuper cute nice zoo! We got there right in time for the last penguin feeding of the day at 3:30pm, which was awesome. There are 90 Humboldt penguins in the tank, coming from Peru and Chile. They are sooo adorable and swim so quickly and cutely! The man passing out the fish gave them a lot to eat. It was super cool watching them swim inside their pool area, as the pool has glass sides so you can literally see them through the water :) Very cool. Probably even in the wild you wouldn't be able to see penguins swimming as clearly! The zoo also has a couple lions, tigers, zebras, gorillas, giraffes and hippos! They also have a Bugs exhibit and a Butterfly Pavilion, where you can go inside to literally be in the same room as these insects! The butterflies are really cute though beware, the spiders get really close to you in that little bugs exhibit room. There were also flamingos and ferrets at the zoo, as well as a lot of different types of monkeys. My ABSOLUTE favorite part was of course, getting up close and personal with the lemurs of Madagascar!!! In that exhibit, you can go inside and they prance around you super closely :) They are soooo adorable!! I really wanted one as a pet aha. We saw one that one eating leaves off a tree, another exercising and jumping from branch to branch, and a last two lemurs cuddling and licking each other!! They were adorable. I was so happy we made it to that exhibit on time :) And finally there's a similar exhibit with the monkeys, you can go in an enclosure and be with them! The guard said sometimes they bite though if you get tooo close so be careful ^^

We love to visit zoos in places that we visit and this zoo did not disappoint!! We did not purchase the skip the queue option but it seemed that more people were in queue to skip the queue than not. We got into the zoo within 10 minutes but we were there on a weekday. The lemurs were perhaps the highlight because they are friendly and like to investigate the people. Lots of renovations being made currently but we still saw lots of animals. Could never spot the lions but their enclosure is phenomenal. Be sure to locate the statue of Winnie the bear who (the real life bear) inspired "Winnie the Poo". We did not try the Terrace Restaurant there because we read some disparaging reviews about it. Allow approximately 2-3 hours for just walking through and not milling around too much.

I so desperately want to give this place a 5 star. For a Capital city, London has an amazing zoo. It's a conservation zoo too, which means part of the money you spend there goes on preserving the wild and teaching the locals how to look after their environment. As they are a conservation zoo the money doesn't all go into maintaining the zoo and therefore it looks a little run down in places (looks not is). They have an impressive amount of animals for a city zoo. You wont find prides of lions, streak of tigers or any other large groups of animals. (if you do want to see those then go to London's partner Zoo -Whipsnade). The entrance of the Zoo is a little hidden. No far from any tubes and you still have to walk from a bus stop. I've been both during the day and on the Zoo Lates. I actually preferred a quiet day zoo than the Zoo Lates. My issue with the lates is that they shut the animals down at 9pm, so there's barely time to get all the way around. Also there's always issues with drunk people ie the ones who get more drunk than the rest of the population and end up giving the whole drinking population a bad name. At this late they were trying to get back into the closed sections of the zoo after 9pm which is not nice for the animals. There are some children who are taken on the lates and I watched them being pushed out of the way by the intoxicated people wanting to see the animals. On the whole go to London Zoo, help them help the world by saving endangered animals.

My fiancé & I wanted to check out this zoo since we were town. My fiancé's a big Harry Potter fan & we saw that the reptile house was set for one of the movies so we had to go. Tickets are cheaper if you buy them online so recommend you do. We entered the park quickly not too many people on a Sunday. The zoo was a lot bigger than we expected, we spent hours there with so many different exhibits. My favorite was the butterfly & spider exhibit. I recommend you check out this zoo if you're in town it's a must!

God awful expensive, it has to be the most expense zoo on earth to visit. A family of four is 105. They do have things you will not find anywhere else in a zoo on earth. Asian lions and a ton of night mammals. Don't use public transport, take a taxi or you will be walking forever to get there.

We came to the zoo for our anniversary and had an absolutely great day. I was very surprised by how close you're allowed to get to the animals, with many of them (including the lemurs) being in a walk through tunnel with no cages between you and them. The animals all seemed to be well kept and in nice enclosures, which is always good to see. My boyfriend bought me the 'Meet the Penguins' experience as a little extra which was absolutely amazing! We were let in to the Penguin enclosure with 4 other people and the keeper, and allowed to stroke and play with the penguins for about half an hour. I would definitely recommend.

Meh. It was a good change of pace during a busy week. It was included in our London otherwise we most likely wouldn't have went. My son really wanted to go so we gave it a shot. There were a coule of cool habitats but for the most part the zoo seems pretty dated. The Komodo Dragons were cool and the interaction with the lemurs was awesome.

After going on and on last year about wanting to go to the zoo, I finally got the chance to go when i was in London last summer. I'm an animal lover, so i am a BIG fan of the zoo and there is no better zoo that i've been to than London Zoo. It was the perfect day for it - the beginning of June and boiling hot. London Zoo is situated in Regent's Park - a lovely part of London, and easy to get to. I remember the entry price being around £25 each, including the small donation to the Zoological Society of London, which I am always more than happy to pay. Park maps are needed here because the zoo is huge. Unfortunately, map reading was one of the only badges I missed out on at Brownies, so we did get a little lost!! (my bad) - but my friend didn't mind as we had the entire day to spend there. Highlights of the day - 3 new tiger cubs!! Amazing. Although they were keeping close to their mother and snoozing in the shade, so i could only get a little glimpse, but so so cute. The penguin pool at feeding time was an absolute joy! and there is a walkway and bridge near to the giraffes, which means that you can get really close!! Finally, the butterfly house is not to be missed. I wasn't going to go in, i had a feeling it would be too hot, but my friend convinced me and said he was sure i'd like it. A minute after walking in the door, butterflies started to land all over me! Incredible. I'll be going again this summer without a doubt.

I loved this zoo. Super interactive with some of the animals. The monkeys get on the ground and walk less than a foot from you. And they steal your stuff if not careful. I also liked the bug exhibit. Seeing the ants walk on a string and have the ability to be in touching distance so you can see it up close is so cool! I also loved the butterfly room, I even had one land on me. I wish I could revisit. I had so much fun!

The three of us, particularly the penguin fan (she's eight), were thoroughly impressed with this zoo. Here's why: + Age: Yes, it's an older facility, which added to its charm. Unlike most of the older zoos I've visited over the years, this one absolutely did not lack the most important component for my conscience... + Space/Room: Exhibits for the large animals offer an expansive area to wander, and hide, from the public. That's important to me. If a lion doesn't feel up for the whole majestic pose thing, he/she should have a retreat. This zoo offers plenty of room to roam while, unbelievably, also providing... + Intimacy: Many species of wildlife are simply curious about people. You've met them, parrots, monkeys, they want to stare at us, too. This property offers plenty of memorable photo ops with some adorable furry fellers (don't let them take your phone!) and... + Two more. A) I was shocked that seemingly every square foot of this property was strategically utilized, extending across the canal, there's plenty to explore and you'll generally be finished in about three hours. B) It's pricey, for a zoo, but plenty of your admission cost goes directly into conservation. As evidenced from the Indian tiger exhibit, this zoo aims to not only educate you on the animal, they care about preserving culture. You'll learn a lot, and have plenty of great memories.

A 36-acre zoo, in the north side of Regent Park that will keep you busy a whole day and you will really have fun either going with friends or having kids with you. Grab a free map in the entrance (ticket price quite fair for the size of the zoo) and explore the different organized areas; there is a gorilla kingdom, a tiger territory,a lions land, a penguins beach, a bugs building, an aquirium, the butterflies land, into the africa section, meerkats, monkeys and so many more. In many instances you can even walk and be in a breath distance from many of these animals. Really well organised zoo, with lots of animals and lots of daily events/activities to spend your day.

This is not a good zoo. To start with, I grew up near Hagenbecks, one of Europe's largest and most beautiful zoos, that's the standard I was raised with and I find it hard to get enjoyment out of other zoos as most just don't live up to what I know. I took a full day to visit London Zoo and found it to be a waste of time and money. It was half term, so should have been packed by any standard, but there were very few people around. This probably speaks to the low quality of the zoo. The animal enclosures all looked incredibly small and none of the animals seemed happy and comfortable. Quite a few looked freezing cold and very unhappy, actually (this was in spring on a mild day) The relatively new lion area was nicely done but seemed to be geared towards human comforts more than the wellbeing of the animals. After just a few hours we had seen everything that was there to see. The restaurant was overpriced with bland food, every activity was pay-to-use, it was all very disappointing really. At least it seemed clean and all animals looked healthy, so there's that...

The London Zoo will bring out the kid in you! In today's fast-paced world, it can be easy to forget the moments when life was carefree and each day was full of laughter. Visit the London Zoo to rediscover the simplicity of life. When I was there, I lost my sense of time and all matters of concern on my mind were gone. I began to enjoy my surroundings once more and appreciate the colours and sounds offered from the zoo animals. The zookeepers are happy and helpful. You can even adopt an animal or become a personal trainer for a day!

I attended Zoo Lates at London Zoo which I think was the first of the summer. I want to make a few comments on the event before talking about the zoo. Mixing partying and drinking with animals is not a good idea. People do stupid things when they're drunk or drinking with friends and if you add animals to the mix it's not ideal. Most people were well behaved but I did see one very drunk girl practically punch a bird in the bird enclosure and yell out sorry to it as it flew off in fright. I saw other groups mocking and taunting animals from the gorillas to the monkeys and even the snakes. It was awful. However others were well behaved and just enjoyed a night at the zoo. The animals for their part didnt look impressed to have their night interrupted by all the yelling and camera flashes that usually stops at 6. The silent disco didn't really take off at all, though the comedy and shows were pretty good. Now the actual zoo. First off I was so sad there were no bears :'( secondly, it's actually quite a small zoo. You have the typical lions, tigers, giraffes etc. .. I don't think there were too many animals that you wouldn't see elsewhere. The aquarium section is good and I enjoyed the butterfly walk through. Though again, not ideal for drunk people who can't walk straight. Some of the presentations are quite good, they're very short though. You have to walk through a tunnel to get to the Africa and Rainforest section. There's a reasonably logical path to follow around the zoo. There's also a restaurant and shop by the exit. Nothing specifically against this particular zoo but I've really been noticing how depressed and unhappy the animals in zoos are. For that reason I've really begun to dislike zoos as a whole. At London Zoo I saw so many animals looking like they just wanted to get out... but that's a whole other point. I will say they do have some good breeding programmes at this zoo and they're really working on building numbers of a variety of different species. Overall, if you want to go to a zoo, this one is ok, but certainly not the best I've been to. And definitely not the biggest. Plus the entry fee is quite astronomical particularly for what you get.

Came at night and was so happy to see the food trucks there but I felt like I ran out of time to do it all. I wouldn't recommend coming at the night event if you want to actually see the whole zoo, but if you have came before and want to experience something different at night, this was definitely a fun experience. When I came there were baby otters and I was very excited to see them on displayed.

This is a lovely little zoo! I especially love the close encounter exhibits, like the lemurs and butterfly house! We had a great day here - great for families!

Did an amazing job adapting to the Covid regulations! we will keep visiting over and over

We make an annual trip to London Zoo once a year. I'm such a big animal lover, although not always a fan of zoos, but London Zoo is pretty cool and I don't leave wanting to set the lions free or feeling utterly depressed (I've been to some awful ones). This place is great for the family, kids or just yourself on a day out in London. There is such an array of wildlife to see here from beasties (insects) to monkeys. And hell, is there a lot of monkeys. There's a bit where you can walk through an area full of the little things. Every time I've been to London Zoo, there seems to be no sign of the big cats but I guess they're sleeping most of the day, I assume they are more active at night, but they're there. You can usual catch the flat of a tail or the movement of a sleepy head. There are talks and guided tours. This place is really brilliant for kids (or "big kids" like me!). The souvenir shops are great and there are plenty of places to grab a coffee and a sandwich or and ice cream in the summer. I can't wait to go back next summer. London Zoo is one of my favourite places in London.

The zoo was amazing! Cute animals, good food, lots of pigeons and gifts at the gift shop. My legs hurt so much after returning though. The line was ridiculous, people pushed us out of the way to get in, they cut in line, and were really rude. It's a fun place to go overall.

I really struggle with London Zoo. On the one hand, the Zoological Society of London do a fantastic job of education and of supporting conservation. And it has a huge history: styled as the world's oldest scientific zoo, its collections, formed in 1827, were intended to enable scientific study and weren't opened to the public until 1847. The site has grown and developed over the years, and TV programmes like 'Animal Magic' and 'Blue Peter' made regular visits there, which I still recall fondly from my childhood. But there's no doubt that the current site means that the enclosures for larger mammals are small - sometimes very small - by the best international standards. Although the larger mammals, like elephants and rhinos, have now been moved to the spacious sister site at Whipsnade, there are still over 750 species here and an astounding 15,000 individual animals, although the majority of these are fish and invertebrates. The real downside for me is the size of the enclosures for lions and tigers. Big cats work for me only in big spaces - like Longleat. On our last visit, one of the tigers was exhibiting repetitive pacing behaviour that could only have been a sign of stress. Fortunately, since its funding crisis in the 1990s, the zoo is now beginning to address this problem: as well as moving some animals to Whipsnade, other enclosures are being rebuilt, and the new Gorilla Kingdom (which I've not yet seen) is a good example of this. (Though I still think the remaining large mammals should follow their cousins to Whipsnade.) At over £15 for adult entry, (£17 with donation), it's also an expensive day out. That said, families with small children will have a great time. Whether you go will depend on your own sensitivities: an alternative is Whipsnade Zoo itself which, at 600 acres, is much more spacious and attractive. It's located in Dunstable, between Luton and Tring.

Reptile house at London Zoo!!! No, I am not a big fan of reptiles but I am a fan of Harry Potter! I finally got to visit the area where they filmed it. Unfortunately, the Burmese Python was not located behind the glass case :) Harry Potter aside, I gave this zoo a five start because they have so many animals to see. It was wise of my bf and I to come early as it literally took us a days worth to go all around. Come to think of it, I don't think we finished going around at all. We used the London Pass (not worth it) to get in so I cannot comment on the entrance fee. As for food, they have food stands. For lunch, my bf and I decided to purchase the "world's best hot dog" and fish and chips. The prices for food and beverage were expensive. I don't remember if they confiscate outside drinks but bring one just in case. Walking around under the hot sun can take its toll. Although this is common sense, use comfortable shoes as well as you will be walking the whole time.

It's a Zoo people. Would you rather they have a smaller, cramped enclosure so that you can see them better or have horrible ways of prodding the animals to be active while you're watching them?? No. Animals gotta sleep too, they need space, and they're on different schedules than you. Sorry. Deal. Actually, if you check the website, there are scheduled feeding times for certain animals, like the Giraffe, so you can see them more up close. A lot of the enclosures involve you being right next to the animals uncaged, like the Lemur space, just don't stand directly under them...unless that's your fetish of choice. Anyway, this place is great. Seems large but it's walkable and flows very easily so you're not back tracking or missing things, unless you specifically jump around to your favorite animals first. Lots of places around to stop and eat/drink. Definitely a grand day out. Especially if you get there from the waterbus entrance along the canal.

Love zoos. This one was small, a hike to get to. But once there it was quite lovely. I'd go again and take my time. Nice exhibits, bruh.

London Zoo is a fun day out for the kids, not a cheap one, but who can resist animal watching! It's got lots of lovely green lawn to take a picnic, and you can do the Zoo at your own pace, which is nice. Take in the butterflies, the reptiles, aquarium, big cats, giraffes. I've also noticed that London has a few different animals that I haven't seen before - reindeer, bearded pigs, funny half zebra animals! If you haven't done the Zoo before, it is a must, but if you have, it's just as good to take the kids to the park.

I LOVE LONDON ZOO! I spent the day here on Saturday for my best mates birthday and we had the best day. We also got our faces painting like lions and tigers which made it event more fun. (Until we went to the pub after and felt a bit silly.) There's a lot to do here - you won't run out of stuff to look at! My favourite were the giraffes (they always are) and they didn't disappoint - just doing their normal giraffe stuff was cool enough for me. The Meerkats were really cool too. Make sure you go and see the butterflies and the bats too! Just go! Go and see it all! The new gorilla enclosure is cool and they were amazing. There was something to look at everywhere you went. Even the otters had us in stitches just by being cute and I've seen those in the wild! The nicest thing is that you can tell the animals are well looked after. The guys who work here enjoy what they do and this shows. There's a great animal show in the ampitheatre. As Andrew said it's £17 for an adult ticket - there is a gift aid supplement included in that which you don't have to pay if you don't want to. Or, you could have a hunt around for 2-4-1 bargains like we did and share the cost with a mate. Then you'll have more money for silly cuddly toy meerkats and facepainting. Brilliant day out. We got there about 1 and we missed some bits out - we didn't see any lions or tigers unfortunately. I'd suggest getting there for 12 and you should fit everything in.

Really enjoyed this zoo. We were surprised how long it took us to see everything. Was a good 3.5 hours. The exhibits were very well put together and the range of animals was very good. We went early on a Monday and there was no queuing and the zoo was very quiet through out.

Smaller than the Zoo's back in the U.S. however the perfect size if your with kids or get tired after a long day.

Every Friday in June and July, something magical happens at London Zoo. You are able to walk around the zoo, looking at the animals and birds with a beer or glass of wine in your hand! London Zoo Lates is a series of late night events at the zoo where the public is let in after hours to explore the wildlife and have some fun. There is also plenty of good food on offer and fun to be had with face painting and a silent disco. Even though there was rain when I went, there was plenty to keep me entertained, including live comedy in the Aquarium and looking at bugs in the dark. This is a great place to spend a few summer hours on a Friday evening and it does make you feel like a naughty child who has sneaked into the zoo when everyone else has gone home for the day. http://www.itsnosmallthing.weebly.com

So So tired. I'm not going to put any photos up - i have no doubt there are already hundreds. Its a big giant zoo, with a lot of animals, lets talk logistics. Timings: i did it sauntering with lots of breaks for drinks 11am (meet at camden) - after queue tickets in by 12, finished by 5.30pm Cost: Worth it! Thats 5 hours. Families: i dont know how kids have the energy, but i recommend brining food. Adults: For a nice chilled out adult day, there is one bar licence and thats in the main restaurant. Beware the volume of push chairs! Travel: Walk up from Camden Station Money: Take extra money because 5 hours you'll need a cup of tea and some sort of sustenance Local: I do recommend the Worlds End pub as a beginning/end pub. The zoo is wonderful, Highlights: 1. Walk through monkeys (there is one on both sides of the river) 2. Walk through spiders (Scary as hell!) 3. Butterfly house walkthrough (you can see a theme here!) 4. Old Penguin house - Listed building. Disappointments: 1. Gorilla's - too many people everywhere! 2. Tigers - overated. 3. Penguins - Overated. 4. Komodo Dragon - where is it?!!?! Kinda cool: 1. Giraffes 2. Bats and massive bat type creatures 3. Birds (weird ones) 4. All the exhibits without too many people in the way.

Excellent Zoo, as far as zoos go. The habitats are clean and interesting for the animals. They feed them at different times of the day and move the food around for the animals to hunt. There are glass windows on the exhibits which put you closer to the animals than you have ever been. The grounds have villages, things for the kids to explore and interesting information about the animals. Try to catch a feeding.

I have always loved going to London Zoo but since being on Yelp I thought I'd review it, basically every time I do come back to the Zoo there's always something new and exciting going on, in this day an age Zoo's have to keep up with new things to keep the public interested. Penguin Beach has been a new item at the Zoo for a few years and is the largest Penguin enclosure in the UK, also a new modern Tiger enclosure (called Tiger Territory) along with all the other regular animals the zoo has to offer, a great day out for the the kids (and me!), another new section to the Zoo (opened July 2014) is the Lemur walk through were you can get up close and personal with them, many other kid related activities to do all day at the Zoo, keep up the good work ZSL!

Had a great day here, lots to see and had a chance to take some great photos, loved the lions. the entrance is quite expensive and the shops and food inside is expensive too, recommend take some food and drinks with you. When we went a lot of animals were hiding away, or just not there, but on the whole still enjoyed it, The monkeys were great too.