21 April 2025
There's family fun at London Zoo this spring, including a foodie adventure over May half term! Here's seven things to do at the Zoo with the kids.
1. Get ready for May half term family fun
This May half term, from 24 May - 1 June, join us at London Zoo for Feeding Time at the Zoo. With interactive foodie games and stories, a series of pop up animal themed kitchens to explore and a Teddy Bears' Picnic to join, tuck into this scrumptious celebration of all things edible.
2. Spot our baby animals
We've had a baby boom at the Zoo! From a white-faced saki monkey and endangered golden lion tamarin twins, to Asian short-clawed otter pups, there are lots of new arrivals to meet. Plus, make sure you visit our gorilla youngsters, and lion cubs.
3. Hit the beach and visit our penguins
Our South American beach landscape is home to our colony of Humboldt penguins, and it's the largest penguin pool in England. Stop by at feeding time and watch the penguins dive for their food - you can catch all the underwater action from our special viewing areas, and they're a big hit with children of all ages.
4. Get the inside story at our daily animal talks
Why are Humboldt penguins black and white? How fast can a giraffe run? What makes Galápagos tortoises so special? Don't miss our daily talks to learn all about your favourite animals. Ask our experts your burning questions and catch up on the latest animal stories.
5. Go wild in our adventure playground
Our Animal Adventure playground includes slides and a climbing wall, and is the perfect place for children to explore, while you take a pitstop at our Peckish Parrot catering kiosk. Don’t forget, Gold members get 10% off in our shops and restaurants.
6. Take in the spring blooms
As you make your way round the Zoo, you’ll see a wide variety of wildlife-friendly plants, flowers and trees in our gardens, and they look and smell beautiful in the spring. Get inspiration for things to include in your own garden to help support wildlife, from bees and butterflies to hedgehogs and birds.
7. Wander into our walk-through habitats
Get closer to our animals in our walk-through areas of the Zoo. In Rainforest Life - London's only living rainforest - monkeys can jump around you, and if you look up, you might spot a sleepy sloth above your head. Other walk-throughs include the tropical Butterfly Paradise where butterflies fly freely around you, Blackburn Pavilion, Monkey Valley, and In with the Lemurs.
Keep your kids entertained this spring. Book your fun-packed Zoo trip today or become a member and enjoy unlimited free entry to London and Whipsnade Zoos the whole year round.
Under 3s go free!
Children under 3 can visit the Zoo free of charge. And remember, with a Zoo membership, you can enjoy unlimited free entry to London and Whipsnade Zoos the whole year round!
