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200th Anniversary Tours for 2026
Join us each month for a different tour showcasing incredible aspects of our 200 year history! The tours will be lead by one of our knowledgeable Zoo Presenters who will share fun facts and fascinating insights into animals, people and architecture at the Zoo. See below for information about each tour.
Please note: tour tickets are free but must be booked in advance. Admission to the Zoo must be purchased separately.
2026 Tour Dates
- Zoo and You - 5 April, 25 April, 3 May, 23 May (tickets released on 15 March at 9am)
- Pop Culture - 7 June, 27 June, 5 July, 25 July, 2 August, 22 August (tickets released on 17 May at 9am)
- Grand Designs - 6 September, 26 September, 4 October, 24 October (tickets released on 16 August at 9am)
- Hope for the Future - 1 November, 21 November, 6 December, 30 December (tickets released on 11 October at 9am)
Meeting Point
Tours will start at 11:30am by the What's On Board at the Main Entrance with a finish time of approximately 12:30pm.
Tour Information
Zoo and You - 5 April, 25 April, 3 May, 23 May
It’s time to shine the spotlight on the staff, volunteers and guests who have shaped us throughout the years and hear the first-hand accounts of their stories from our Zoos!
Pop Culture - 7 June, 27 June, 5 July, 25 July, 2 August, 22 August
From Harry Potter to James Bond and beyond...Find out how our Zoos' animals and architecture have inspired films, music, art and more over the past two centuries!
Grand Designs - 6 September, 26 September, 4 October, 24 October
From porridge-covered mountains to truly revolutionary designs and state of the art habitats... Find out how London Zoo's historic buildings tell the story of the changing role of zoos over the past two centuries!
Hope for the Future - 1 November, 21 November, 6 December, 30 December
From our innovative conservation work in our Zoos to our projects across the world, discover how ZSL is creating change to protect and restore nature, and what we hope to achieve within the next 200 years.
200 years of wildlife and wonder
We're celebrating 200 years of ZSL
That’s two centuries of pioneering science, global conservation, and inspiring connections between people and wildlife.