Guide to London Zoos
When you’re traveling with the whole family to London, you might want to consider visiting popular zoos in the city. You and your kids will learn a lot when you visit the different family-friendly zoos in and around the city. The world’s oldest scientific zoo is in London, the ZSL London. There is a 600-acre zoo at Whipsnade. London zoos promote the conservation of animals, especially those that
they work with. These zoos often stage projects to raise funds so they can breed different species in their natural homes. Listed here are some of the most popular zoos that you can considering bring your kids to after your meet-up at any of the meeting rooms London Kensington: ZSL London Zoo This popular zoo is at Regent’s Park and was built in 1828. Much has changed since and they have completed their latest innovation – an overnight accommodation at a private lodge NEAR the lion pen. Guests may experience sleeping among some Sumatran tigers. Become a Keeper for a Day for just £280/person and get a chance to work for a day as a staff. Tickets start at £19.01 (kids rate).
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo Though not as huge as the ZSL Zoo, Battersea Park Zoo was designed with kids in mind. The zoo has indoor and outdoor areas where children can play, there are picnic tables, and guests can eat snacks and drink coffee at The Lemon Tree Café. Tickets start at £9.95. ZSL Whipsnade Zoo If you want your kids to see cheetahs run in huge open spaces, bring them to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo located at the beautiful Bedfordshire parkland close to Park Grand Hotel Kensington London. Whipsnade showcases a wide variety of animals, including lions, zebras, giraffes, camels, elephants, hippos, chimps, and camels. You should the endangered white rhinos. They also have a big butterfly sanctuary. Tickets start at £17.55.
Marwell Zoo This zoo is best known for its beautiful flamingos. Marwell Zoo has a wide range of exotic animal species – from amur tigers to beautiful snow leopards. Let your kids check out some energetic penguins and gracel giraffes. The zoo has an impressive 5 adventure playgrounds where kids can have fun and two mini trains which take visitors around the complex. This is a 140-acre playland with many comfortable picnic areas. They’ve recently launched a new inhabitant in the zoo, a tyrannosaurus rex or T-rex. This is actually part of the latest Brickosaurus interactive exhibition from Lego. Tickets start at £17. You can also read: Fantastic places to go for coffee in London
Howletts Wild Animal Park This zoo features the biggest herd of African elephants in the United Kingdom. This used to be a private zoo which was opened to the public back in 1975. This 90-acre ancient parkland houses 400 rare and endangered animals, including African elephants, monkeys, gorillas, and tigers. They offer walking tours where visitors can get close to the animals at ÂŁ35. There is also a Treetop Challenge at ÂŁ7/person where visitors can scale trees like monkeys. Entrance tickets start at ÂŁ15.95.