Daily talks at London Zoo

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.

These talks are subject to change, please check our ‘What’s On’ boards when you arrive for accurate timings and additional pop-up talks throughout the day. 

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Daily events

Scarlet Ibis bird, a pink wading bird from the Caribbean.
10:30 am - Bird Safari

The holly and the ibis

Fly into the world of some of our most colourful birds for a magical morning treat!

Students looking at the coral tank at London Zoo
11:00 am - Tiny Giants

A Christmas Coral

Our most peaceful spot of the Zoo, dive into Christmas with our inspiring talk.

Chinese giant salamander
11:30 am - The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians

Salamander Claus is coming to town

Wrapped up like presents, we caught these critically endangered species at customs...

Juvenile spectacled owl flying
11:30 am - Display lawn

Super Species selection box

You just never know which amazing flying bird you're gonna get...

Matilda and Pip, two Asian short-clawed otters at London Zoo
12:00 pm - Otters

It's beginning to look a l'otter like Christmas

Squeaks of joy with our daily otter-natter

Penguins Christmas dinner at London Zoo
1:30 pm - Penguin Beach

Bah, Humboldt!

These swimming sensations are the highlight of our talks calendar... grab a seat - they go fast!

Gorilla baby at London Zoo
2:00 pm - Gorilla Kingdom

Babies' first Christmas

We had the gift of two baby Western lowland gorillas, we'd love to share that gift with you - come meet them!

Domestic Bactrian camel Noemie at London Zoo with her harness on, ready for a walk
2:00 pm - Camels

Oh camel ye faithful

Sometimes they're joyful, sometimes they're triumphant - at 2pm they're yours to see and learn all about. Cam-el-ong!

Babirusa male with tusks
2:30 pm - Indonesia, Babirusa exhibit

Santa baby-rusa

Our pigs might not have blankets, but they have you! Come see them and spread the piggy cheer with an interesting talk about the undersung babirusa species

Bushbaby on a tree branch
3:30 pm - Nightlife

Bush baby it's cold outside

Come to one of the cosiest spots in the Zoo and explore our incredible nocturnal species

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