Get closer to wildlife at London Zoo
Feel the wonder at London Zoo, home to over 8,500 amazing animals and a host of new arrivals!
Visit Gorilla Kingdom to catch a glimpse of our playful baby gorillas bonding with their family troop. Wander through the rainforest habitat to spot the lively white-faced saki monkey, golden lion tamarins, and gentle lemur babies swinging through the trees. And don’t miss the two adorable Asian short-clawed otter pups splashing around at the otter holt.
Enjoy a day full of wonder and wildlife that you'll never forget, at London Zoo.
Book now to secure your date - our online tickets are always cheaper than buying on the day at the gate.
As part of global conservation charity ZSL, every ticket purchase supports our wildlife conservation work around the world.
If you're still unsure when to visit, grab yourself an open-dated flexi ticket.
A perfect day out at the Zoo…
Visit our lion family
A litter of three endangered Asiatic lion cubs - Syanii, Shanti and Mali, were born here in spring 2024 to parents Bhanu and Arya. They are an important addition to the conservation breeding programme, which safeguards a healthy population of the Critically Endangered species. See them in Land of the Lions as they grow up fast!
Book tickets to see the lionsVisit Venus and Juno
Born just 3 and a half weeks apart from each other in 2024, our two baby gorillas called Venus and Juno are learning and growing everyday. The half siblings will grow up side by side alongside the rest of our gorilla troop, including father Kiburi and mothers Effie and Mjukuu.
Read more about the gorilla troop!Join our penguin colony
There are p-p-plenty of penguins at London Zoo's stunning Penguin Beach – England’s biggest penguin pool which recreates a South American beach landscape in the heart of the city, with a colony of Humboldt penguins.
Take a trip to Penguin BeachThe Secret Life of Reptiles & Amphibians
This exhibit will take you on a journey from the dense rainforests of South America, to mountain jungles in Asia and giant dormant volcanoes in Cameroon. You'll discover all kinds of amazing creatures including snake-eating king cobras to Philippine crocodiles and Chinese giant salamanders.
Discover moreOver 8,500 amazing animals!
An oasis of natural wonder in the heart of the city hustle and bustle, London Zoo offers an unparalleled opportunity to reconnect with the wonder of wildlife. There are close-up encounters at every turn, whether it be underwater penguin viewing or being inches away from snoozing lions, entering Monkey Valley with colobus monkeys leaping overhead or stepping in to London's only living rainforest, complete with sloths, tamandua and monkeys. That first time seeing a tiger leap, hearing a gibbon sing, or watching your little ones be memerised by clown fish darting in and out of coral, is absolutely priceless. Feel the wonder at London Zoo.
Explore London ZooDaily Animal Talks
Get closer to nature and learn more about animals from across the world. Our daily animal talks share the latest understanding of endangered species, their habitats, and how we can protect them. Check our ‘What’s On’ boards when you arrive for accurate timings and additional pop-up talks throughout the day.
Plan your visit now
Under 3s go free all year round, so you can bring your littlest wildlife explorers for their first magical experience of seeing real giraffes, penguins, monkeys and so much more up close. They (and you!) will love discovering all the thousands of leaping, roaring, slithering, diving, screeching and breath taking close-up sensory experiences the zoo has to offer.
Be inspired by over 8,500 amazing animals at London Zoo and know that every visit helps protect nature for future generations.
How to get here
With nearby Tube stops on several lines, direct buses, bike hire docking stations and our own car park outside the congestion charging zone, it's easy to get to London Zoo.
