London is home to the world's oldest scientific zoo - London Zoo. Run by the Zoological Society of London it is now home to over 800 animal species including a family of tigers, lions, gorillas, a penguin beach, meerkats and more.
It was opened to the public in 1847 and has grown into one of London's top iconic attractions. Set in leafy Regent's Park it is a must see for anyone exploring the capital.
Located in one of London's eight royal parks and on the South side of the river Thames, Battersea Park Children's Zoo invites you to check on the monkeys, crawl down the tunnel to see the meerkats, talk to the parrots and mynah birds, and say hello to the goats, donkeys, pigs and emus.
Other Zoo's in and around London include that at Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Surrey, Located just a 35 minute train ride from London Waterloo.
- Zoos & Wildlife
