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ZSL London Zoo

Regent's Park | Outer Circle, London NW1 4RY, England
+44 20 7722 3333
As featured in London for young kids
Ranked #208 of 821 attractions in London
3.5 of 5 stars 432 Reviews
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Type: Zoos
Activities: Picnicking
Fee: Yes
Owner description: Probably the world's most famous zoo, ZSL London Zoo has been entertaining and delighting visitors since it opened to the public in 1847. With over...... more » Owner description: Probably the world's most famous zoo, ZSL London Zoo has been entertaining and delighting visitors since it opened to the public in 1847. With over 720 animal species, exciting and innovative new exhibits and heritage-listed building almost as famous as their inhabitants it's a great day out.See animals in a different light at Rainforest Life; get breathtakingly close to our colony of lowland gorillas and don’t miss the action in the amphitheatre! « less
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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

London Zoo is a fantastic attraction. Will be visiting again with my wife soon! More

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Epsom, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

A really lovely zoo with conservation at is heart, a really lovely day out for all. More

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Berkshire
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I took my children, not great, but we spent alto of time with the Mere-cats and they are great to watch! More

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London and France
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Had a great time and def worth going , very pricey on the food so take a packed lunch . More

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Queensland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Cold miserable and not easy for the grandkids to see the animals. We waited for the lion show for ages but What show? There was just a lady talking and a very disappointed 4 yr old. More interactive shows and hands on animals would be great. Even here in the backwaters of Tully Queensland Australia, devastated by cyclone Yasi in... More

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Athens, Greece
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

disappointing experience. the weather was awful and we didn't manage to see any animals. I was expecting something much much better. pick a sunny day if you want to visit. and definitely do not miss the feeding of the penguins. More

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Tel Aviv
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

the ZSL is certainly a major attraction in London. Its price, however, do not justify its value. I guess it is a great attraction for kids. Since I have none, and I went only with my wife, I was a little disappointed. You won't really see most of the interesting animals, unless you get lucky. The lion, the tiger, the... More

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Trowbridge, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We got half price tickets with national rail, which probably made it about right for cost. The animals are varied and look quite healthy and well looked after. What let's this place down is how old and shabby the place is, and the very poor layout. You don't really know where you strand always seem to be swimming against the... More

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Hastings
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This is a great zoo, easy to get to very well sign posted fron the tube and busses. Alittle pricey but it is London. M advice, take a picnic or a mortgage. The food is very expensive. Excelent reptile house (esp when raining) great day out for ALL ages. We 32 with no children, we love it! More

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23 reviews 23 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The kids will love this one. The exhibits are very well presented. It can get busy so think of going v early or late. Pre-book tickets More

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