During our 2 night stay last month, we visited the wonderful London Zoo on our final day – Bank Holiday Monday. The sun was shining and we were excited to have a more peaceful day after two days of hustle and bustle in the city centre checking out the sights. Having been to London Zoo about 10 years ago pre children, I was looking forward to seeing what changes and developments have been made.
London Zoo is situated in Regents Park, and is walking distance from Camden Town tube station and a short bus or taxi ride from Baker Street Station. The nearest mainline station is Euston. As we had driven from Birmingham, we were in our car. We had driven from Tower Bridge which took about 30 minutes and parked in the Zoo car park opposite Regents park. It is £15 for the whole day, so consider this into your pricing unless you of course are getting there via another mode of transport. It’s also near to many more attractions, including Madame Tussuads – check out Birds and Lillies review here.
We arrived far too early – I know with three children how were we so organised! So we decided to go for breakfast in Regents park at the cafe. London Zoo opens at 10am but people were queuing to get in about 15 minutes prior to that time. If you fear queues, trust me this one moved quick!
We honestly had a wonderful day. You wouldn’t believe you were in central London. Yes its a busy attraction. But it doesn’t feel so hustle bustle as others and Regents park is such a picturesque location for such a great zoo. Our favourite part of London Zoo was the Land of the Lions. It’s a really fun themed way to get to see the Lions and we loved the theming! What’s even more exciting is that London Zoo offer the chance for you to sleep over in one of their Lion lodges! A pretty exclusive treat I say!
We loved the spaciousness of London Zoo and the staff went above and beyond to allow you to learn more about the beautiful animals they have there. Not only is ZSL a London attraction, but it is a charity that works so hard to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. Its clean, the animals look so well cared for and its such a great location! We will definitely be returning!
*This is a collaborative post. We were gifted a family ticket to London Zoo in exchange for this blog post. All words and opinions are my own *
London is definitely on my to do list with the kids this summer. I’m going down to see the foo fighters in a fortnight! Never been to London zoo but I’ll definitely go now I’ve seen the photos! Thank you!
I never considered London as a place thats kid friendly with all them sights but it totally worked! Defo add London Zoo onto your list 🙂
Food is amazing there great zoo to visit too!
Food was sublime 🙂
Looks like you had a great day. Whipsnade is our nearest zoo and lovely and that’s ZSL, the same as London and a really nice zoo too. x
Whipsnade is on the to-do list!
Looks amazing! I haven’t been to London zoo in year. It looks like it’s come on such a long way since I last went.
Yes it defo has!
We love a trip to the zoo and haven’t been to London zoo before, it looks like a great day out!
Oh wow this looks amazing! I have never been to London Zoo, but I would love to take my daughter. It looks like such a fantastic place
The fact it has it’s own app is a winner for me! We were at Edinburgh Zoo on Wednesday and the paper maps were outdated – a quick map on an app would have been a solution to the 2 hours it took us to find the tigers! This sounds like a lovely zoo!!
Yes its definitely helpful! Wow Edinburgh zoo – id love to visit there!
I love London Zoowhen we visited last year, but we ran out of time before we got round – thanks for reminding me how much I want to go back! xx
Looks like a great day out – I went when I was very young but since moving up north I’ve not been since. maybe one day with the kids now 🙂 #triumphanttales
Yes when your next down south give it a try!
I love the zoo, although I’ve never been to London zoo. Fab pics and it sounds like you had a great day #Triumphanttales
Yes we had a fab day thank you!
We visited London Zoo 3 years ago, I would love to go again, it is lovely. We saw the tigers being fed while we were there, that was great to watch.
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Yes we did too, it was great!
It sounds like you all had an amazing time! We love going to a zoo and I do believe this is one of the only ones we’ve not been too! Must change that soon!
Thank you for sharing this with us at #TriumphantTales. I hope to see you back tomorrow
Yes defo check it out!
We are taking our little boy there soon this has got me so excited xx
Ah awesome have fun!