Event type
Experience
Event status
Coming soon
Dates
20 June
4 July
18 July
1 August
15 August
29 August
4 July
18 July
1 August
15 August
29 August
Duration
6-8 pm
Price
£45 per class
Immerse yourself in nature with a yoga class at Penguin Beach!
The Setting
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and step into our haven of nature and wildlife for a moment of calm. Ground yourself on a yoga mat with a view of our colony of over 60 Humboldt penguins swimming and enjoying their evening. Class starts once our Zoo is closed, so you can relax in the quiet and stillness that bears only the surrounding sounds of wildlife, under a canopy of greenery. Time is made available for you to enjoy the setting and see the penguins up close before the class begins.
The Class
A one-hour vinyasa yoga class delivered by East of Eden 7, the class flows with the rhythms of nature, so that you can fully immerse in where you are. We welcome people of all abilities; from those who have never tried yoga before to experienced yogis who want to try something a little different. All you need is a water bottle and yoga mat.
To top off your evening, our zookeeper and presenter will feed the penguins whilst they tell you a little bit more about the incredible Humboldt penguin - did you know that they don't come from the Antarctic, but from the temperate coastline of Peru and Chile? Or that penguins are incredibly inquisitive animals with distinct individual personalities? There will be an opportunity at the end to ask our experts lots of questions too!
Please note that in case of wet weather, the location may be changed to an indoor venue at the Zoo's Outback where you will be overlooking our wallabies and emus. A talk and feed will still be included with our Aussie species.
London Zoo is a ZSL conservation zoo. By booking onto our yoga class, you will actively be supporting our charitable work in conserving species all over the world.
Availability and Prices
Yoga at Penguin Beach is only available on select dates listed below.
- 20 June - Summer Solstice
- 4 July
- 18 July
- 1 August
- 15 August
- 29 August
The experience is from 6 pm-8 pm, including a one-hour vinyasa and an evening penguin talk and feed.
Tickets are £45 per person. Please note that this event takes place out of our usual opening hours. Therefore, if you wish to explore the Zoo during the day, you must purchase a general admissions ticket or have a valid membership that gives you access to the zoo for a whole year.
Gold Members, Fellows, and Patrons are eligible for a 10% discount. Guests staying overnight at our London Zoo Lodges are eligible for a 15% discount. Please enter your CRM ID or discount code in the offer code box at the beginning of the booking process.
Know Before You Book
- Participants must be aged 16 or over.
- You may cancel the experience and receive a full refund provided that you give us at least 14 days’ notice. You may also rebook for a different date provided that you give us 14 days’ notice. All refunds are made to the card that the experience was purchased with.
- Doors open 30 minutes before the beginning of the class and will close 5 minutes before class commences for a strict 6:30 pm start.
- It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well to take part in the experience. If you are pregnant or have any health concerns, we recommend consulting your doctor ahead of the experience. Please alert the yoga instructor before the class commences.
For full terms and conditions, click here.