London Zoo

Welcome to London Zoo, an institution that has been at the forefront of zoological science and conservation for nearly two centuries. Opened in 1828, it is the oldest scientific zoo in the United Kingdom and was originally…

One of the zoo’s most iconic landmarks is the Snowden Aviary, now reimagined as 'Monkey Valley.' When it opened in 1965, it was the first walkthrough aviary in Great Britain, a radical design that allowed birds to fly freely in a…

Land of the Lions, opened in 2016, is one of the zoo's most ambitious themed areas. With a budget of over five million pounds, it was designed to transport visitors to the Sasan Gir National Park in India, the last remaining…

Gorilla Kingdom, opened in 2007, is a 1,600-square-meter outdoor habitat for the zoo's group of Western Lowland Gorillas. The exhibit was designed to be as naturalistic as possible, with dense climbing structures, hammocks, and…

Penguin Beach is widely considered one of the best penguin enclosures in the world. Opened in 2011, it covers 1,200 square meters and features a massive pool holding 450,000 liters of water. …

London Zoo places a significant emphasis on the 'smaller' creatures that are often overlooked in traditional zoos. 'Tiny Giants' is a dedicated exhibition of insects and invertebrates, showcasing everything from giant stick…

The Mappen Terraces represent a pivotal moment in the history of zoo design. Built between 1913 and 1914, they were inspired by Carl Hagenbeck's revolutionary concept of 'open' enclosures without bars. …

As we conclude our tour of London Zoo, we reflect on its nearly 200-year history as a center for discovery and conservation. From its origins as a private scientific society to its current status as a global leader in protecting…