ZSL London Zoo
The world's oldest scientific zoo, in Regent's Park — gorillas, penguins, a walk-through monkey enclosure and big conservation cred.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling with kids and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
It's a proper full-day outing where kids run from the tigers to the bug house to the giraffes, all with a genuine conservation mission behind it.
Our read - 02
The honest catch: it's expensive for a family, the central-London site is compact for some big species, and it's a slog in bad weather.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, ZSL London Zoo works.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, ZSL London Zoo works.
You want time outdoors
For nature & scenery, ZSL London Zoo delivers.
You want context, not just the photograph
For depth & learning, ZSL London Zoo delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, skip ZSL London Zoo — the spend outweighs the payoff.
You only have one day
Short on time? ZSL London Zoo can wait.
You are traveling solo
Solo, give ZSL London Zoo a miss.
You want the trip to feel easy
For relaxation, ZSL London Zoo is hit or miss.
Plan it well
- Cost
- £33–£38
- Timing
- Dry days are far better; arrive at opening to make the most of a 3–4 hour visit.
- Booking
- Cheaper booked online in advance.
- Allow
- 3–4 hrs
- Accessibility
- Largely step-free with accessible paths across Regent's Park site.
- Getting there
- Camden Town Tube and a walk, or a bus to Regent's Park; the canal boat from Little Venice also stops nearby.