Free from 10am Monday – Friday (excluding bank holidays and school holidays. Parking space subject to availability.) 17 December 2022 – 2 January 2023. Visitors using the car park but not visiting ZSL London Zoo will be charged at the applicable rate.
How long does it take to walk around London Zoo? Recommended visiting time for the London Zoo is around two to three hours, depending on how many animals or exhibits you hope to see. It’s highly recommended that you arrive more than a few hours before last entry so you’re not rushed during your visit.
Then, Do you have to pay congestion charge to go London Zoo? As long as you are careful you can get away with not paying the congestion charge as the zoo and it’s immediate area aren’t in the congestion zone. The map below shows the zone where the £15 charge is – you want to avoid the red congestion charge area. For more information on the congestion zone click here.
Can you take your own food into London Zoo? Yes, you are allowed your own food and drinks. over a year ago. There is no problem taking your own food & drink into the zoo although there are plenty of places to purchase food in the zoo. There are picnic tables & plenty of seats where you can sit & eat your own food.
FAQ
Can I bring a picnic to London Zoo?
You are welcome to bring your own picnics and we provide picnic tables around both of our sites for you to use.
Are there rides at London Zoo? Thank you for your positive review. Here at ZSL London Zoo, we have created immersive exhibits and fun activities that really take our visitors into the heart of the ZSL kingdom.
Are there elephants at London Zoo? In 2001, the 172-year history of keeping elephants at London Zoo came to an end. What happened to London’s last elephants? In 2001, the remaining elephants at London Zoo – Azizah (Lyang-Lyang), Geeta (Dilberta) and Mya – were transferred to Whipsnade Zoo.
What is there to do at London Zoo? ZSL London Zoo daily activities
- Lion Talk. Starts. 11:00. Transport yourself to Gujarat in India and learn more about the King and Queen of the Jungle!…
- Meerkat and Otter Talk. Starts. 12:00. …
- Penguin Talk. Starts. 13:30. …
- Dragon Talk. Starts. 14:30. …
- Galápagos Tortoise Talk. Starts. 15:00. …
- Giraffe Talk. Starts. 16:00.
Where is the entrance to London Zoo?
ZSL London Zoo’s car park is on Outer Circle, Regent’s Park – plus we’re outside of the congestion charging zone. Sat nav: NW1 4SX.
What is London Zoo called? The zoo is sometimes called Regent’s Zoo. It is managed under the aegis of the Zoological Society of London (established in 1826), and is situated at the northern edge of Regent’s Park, on the boundary line between the City of Westminster and the borough of Camden (the Regent’s Canal runs through it).
Is London Zoo inside or outside?
There’s plenty of indoor exhibits and sheltered spaces at ZSL London Zoo to enjoy whatever the weather! Our penguins love the water, but we understand you might not! Don’t let grey clouds stop you from visiting the Zoo though.
Can you take alcohol into London Zoo? Visitors can bring their own picnic and food to Zoo Nights, but no alcohol can be brought on to site.
Does London Zoo accept Tesco vouchers?
Can I use Tesco Clubcard Vouchers to pay for London Zoo Lodges? Tesco vouchers are only accepted for general admission tickets (excluding car entry) when purchased on the day of your visit at the main gate. They cannot be used as payment for London Zoo Lodges or any other ZSL experiences.
Can you drink alcohol at London zoo?
Visitors can bring their own picnic and food to Zoo Nights, but no alcohol can be brought on to site.
Does London zoo accept Tesco vouchers? Can I use Tesco Clubcard Vouchers to pay for London Zoo Lodges? Tesco vouchers are only accepted for general admission tickets (excluding car entry) when purchased on the day of your visit at the main gate. They cannot be used as payment for London Zoo Lodges or any other ZSL experiences.
Can dogs go to London zoo? Dogs are not currently permitted on site at ZSL London Zoo, with the exception of assistance dogs under specific conditions: … Dogs are not permitted at our animal demonstrations and talks, in any of our walkthroughs or near our big cat enclosures.
Do you have to wear a mask at London Zoo?
We’ll still be asking you to wear masks in some areas
To keep the animals in our walkthrough exhibits as safe as possible (the areas where visitors share the same space as our animals) we will be asking all visitors aged over 11yrs without exemptions to wear facemasks.
Do you have to wear face mask at London Zoo? From now, Members and Fellows will no longer need to pre-book Zoo tickets. We’ll be encouraging visitors to voluntarily continue wearing masks when inside our retail and catering spaces, indoor exhibits, and walkthroughs.
Are there toilets in London Zoo?
As well as our accessible toilets, there is a modern Changing Places toilet facility located at Animal Adventure. The 12 metre squared facility is equipped with a ceiling track hoist, a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, a height adjustable washbasin and a peninsular toilet. It is secured with a RADAR key.
Does London Zoo have pandas? London Zoo is a great day out for tourists and locals alike and is home to many incredible animals that are critically endangered in the wild. In the zoo’s almost 200-year history there is one animal that stands out as one of the most beloved of all – Chi-Chi the giant panda.
Does London Zoo have polar bears?
Knut the polar bear has been in the news recently, but ZSL London Zoo has also had two famous polar bear cubs: Brumas and Pipaluk. Pipaluk’s parents, Sam and Sally, had arrived as young cubs from Moscow Zoo in 1960. Pipaluk was born at ZSL London Zoo on 1 December 1967.
Are there lions at London Zoo? ZSL London Zoo’s breath-taking exhibit transports visitors from the heart of London to India’s vibrant Sasan Gir, where they can get closer than ever before to mighty Asiatic lions.
