Stories from London Zoo
Read the latest features from London Zoo!
From behind the scenes updates, to 'meet the zookeeper' features, we bring you exclusive access to the world's oldest scientific zoo. Discover more about London Zoo and our amazing animals. Plus, we'll give you some top tips for visiting, reveal fun animal facts, and tell you how you can get involved in our events and conservation work.
- Leaves are falling, the Zoo is calling
Five reasons to visit London Zoo this autumn
18 September 2023Join us as a member and enjoy free entry to London and Whipsnade Zoo for a year
- 11 must-see animals with very royal connections
11 must-see animals with very royal connections
28 April 2023Surprising animal facts about our regal species that share a connection to the crown.
- New To Nature Work Placement Opportunity
Community and Learning Trainee
- There’s so much to see and do this spring
Don't miss fun-packed activities at London Zoo in spring
20 March 2023Don't miss fun-packed activities at London Zoo in spring
- Emotional Winnie the Pooh reading
If ever there is a tomorrow when we're not together - A. A. Milne
16 December 2022“If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together... " read by our Zookeeper to honour our lasting legacy on Winnie the Pooh.
- The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians is opening soon!
Behind the scenes: Making The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians
17 October 2022Behind the scenes: Making The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians
- Day out with the kids
Pre-school perfect day out at the Zoo
1 September 2022Looking for the perfect day out in London with a pre-schooler? Then look no further than the Zoo.
- We can all play a part and help protect wildlife
How to be more sustainable in 5 easy ways
28 July 2022We can all help prevent deforestation, protect wildlife and our environment with these simple ways to be more sustainable.
- Monkey Valley is the UK's first colobus monkey walkthrough
5 things you didn’t know about our colobus monkeys
19 July 2022To whet your appetite ahead of the big opening of Monkey Valley, Primate Keepers Jacob Winfield and Christina Stender share some facts about colobus monkeys
- We’ve noticed our Zoo residents behave a lot like Londoners
9 Types of Londoner according to London Zoo
21 December 2021Here at London Zoo we’ve noticed our residents behave a lot like Londoners too (well they do have an NW1 postcode after all).
