Zoos near London

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Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Zoo · Ages 2+

Family zoo with over 100 animals from around the world—monkeys, meerkats, lemurs, otters and exotic birds—designed specifically for young children. Features an adventure playground with a real fire engine, helicopter and tractor to climb on, plus daily keeper talks and animal encounters. A compact 2-acre site within scenic Battersea Park with animal feeding experiences and conservation focus.

London Zoo

London Zoo

Zoo · All Ages

The world's oldest scientific zoo (since 1828) set across 36 acres in Regent's Park, home to 750+ species and 15,000+ animals. Highlights include Penguin Beach with underwater viewing, immersive Land of the Lions walkthrough, Gorilla Kingdom, Tiger Territory, and Rainforest Life with sloths and bats. Daily keeper talks, feeding times, and a fully functioning aquarium and reptile house complement themed exhibits designed for close animal encounters without cages.

Golders Hill Park Zoo

Golders Hill Park Zoo

Zoo · Ages 2+

Free zoo within a Victorian parkland setting on the edge of Hampstead Heath, home to ring-tailed lemurs, fallow deer, flamingos, wallabies and exotic birds. Complemented by a children's playground with castle-themed climbing structures, formal gardens, and a small café. Accessible via Golders Green tube station or scenic woodland walks from central Hampstead.

Hanwell Zoo

Hanwell Zoo

Zoo · All Ages

A small, family-friendly zoo in West London housing meerkats, lemurs, marmosets, exotic birds, reptiles and small mammals. Set within beautiful Brent Lodge Park alongside a playground, maze and cafe, it offers an intimate, farmyard-style encounter where you can see animals up close. Viewable in around 45 minutes to an hour, with hands-on conservation education throughout.

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