London Zoo. Open daily. Admission charged

Details

Accessibility:

There are 6 disability parking spaces, five in the small car park opposite the zoo and one directly outside. Most of the zoo is accessible to all; however due to the nature of some of the old listed buildings within the zoo, some may be accessible via wheelchair. The tiger territory has a lift to gain access to the higher viewing platform. Paths are laid to tarmac and most buildings have levelled or ramped access. The two slopes leading to the tunnels are quite steep. Wheelchair hire is available with a deposit. Call ahead on 0344 2251826 to reserve. Disability toilets are located at different areas of the zoo. Assistance dogs are not permitted. 1 mobility scooter is available to hire for a hire fee of £10 and a £50 refundable deposit will be required, which will be refunded when the scooter is returned undamaged.  This must be pre-booked in advance by ringing Supporter Services on 0344 225 1826 or emailing generalenquiries@zsl.org. 

Accessible toilets: 

• Opposite B.U.G.S 
• Next to the Aquarium
• Near main entrance next to vulture aviary
• The Terrace Restaurant

Assistance dogs:

Dogs are not currently permitted on site at ZSL London Zoo, with the exception of ADUK accredited assistance dogs under specific conditions. See terms and conditions for full details. Please contact our support centre in advance of your visit for more information on 0344 225 1826 or email generalenquiries@zsl.org.

Brief Description:

London zoo was founded in 1826 by Sir Stamford Raffles. It is home to over 20,000 animals including Tigers, Lions, Gorillas, Hippos, Giraffe and Penguins. As well as hundreds of reptiles, birds and fish. It has 12 listed buildings. Please see https://www.zsl.org/frequently-asked-questions

Further Information

Address:

ZSL London Zoo, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4RY.

Email:

info@zsl.org

Phone:

0344 2251826

Website:

https://www.zsl.org/zsl-londonzoo

Opening Hours:

Open all year round except Christmas day. Open from 10am. Closing times vary throughout the year. Please see website for further details and admission charges.

Directions:

Situated 3.1 miles from Emirates Stadium via Holloway. Head N on A103, turning left onto A503. In 2.1 miles A503 turns left and becomes Bayham Street. Continue on Bayham Street and turn right onto Pratt Street. At the junction turn right and immediate left onto Delancey Street/A503. At traffic lights/intersection turn left onto the Parkway/A4201 and continues onto Gloucester Gate Bridge. At end of road turn right onto the Park's Outer Circ and zoo will be on your left hand side. Parking is on your right hand side.

Alternatively, the Zoo can be reached by turning Northwards into the Regent's Park from the Marylebone Road, approximately 500 yards east of Madame Tussauds waxworks building.

OS TQ 280834.

Transport:

Buses run in and around the area. Nearest rail station is London Euston. Nearest underground stations are Camden Town and Regents Park.

For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

There are a number of places to eat and drink at the zoo including The terrace Restaurant, Animal Adventure and Aquarium Kiosk. Serving hot and cold foods, drinks and snacks. Accessible toilets are located opposite BUGS, the children's zoo, the aquarium, African aviary and at the zoo entrance. A facility with hoist is located at the first aid point. Prams are available for hire from both ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo on a first come, first served, basis.