London Zoo Tickets

ZSL London Zoo unveiled its landmark new Monkey Valley walkthrough exhibit on July 28, 2022, revealing the iconic former Snowdon Aviary's transformation into a new home for Eastern black and white colobus monkeys – the first of its kind in the UK.

Inside the soaring new canal-side walkthrough, visitors are transported to the lush, mountainous forests of central Africa, and treated to panoramic 360° views of the colobus troop, as they leap from tree to tree.

Soaring 80 feet above the Primrose Hill skyline – the height of six London double-decker buses – the new walkthrough features a range of monkey upgrades, including multi-level sunny and shaded basking spots for the ten troop members to lounge in, more than 800 metres of rope to swing on, 1,347 new plants and trees to leap amongst and a 30ft waterfall, flowing into a peaceful lagoon.

The exciting new attraction is also home to Colobus Park – a peaceful picnic spot, where parents can relax while little ones practise their own colobus leaps – and an interactive Colobus Corner, where visitors of all ages can learn to translate ‘colobus speak’, deciphering what their unique clicks and grunts really mean.

The historic renovation will allow generations of future visitors and schoolchildren to get even closer to the amazing animals at ZSL London Zoo while forming a new conservation breeding centre for the troop – part of a collaborative European-wide breeding programme focused on the preservation of the species, which is threatened by deforestation in the wild.

The London Zoo covers over 36 acres in Regents Park, so it’s recommended to allow 2 to 3 hours, depending on how many animals or exhibits you are hoping to see. It is best to allow more time so you can take advantage of everything the zoo has to offer!

The London Zoo is conveniently located in London’s Regent’s Park and can easily be accessed by tube, London Overground, bus, car and bike.

By Tube:

These are the closest tube stations to the London Zoo: * Camden Town station (Northern Line) / Chalk Farm (Northern Line) * Baker Street station (Bakerloo, Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City Lines) * Regent’s Park station (Bakerloo Line)

By London Overground:

• From Euston station (Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, or London Overground), head to the Northern Line tube for a quick trip to the zoo
• At Marylebone (Chiltern Trains), go left from the main entrance to Baker Street

By Bus:

Both stops are a short walk to the Zoo: * Bus 88 heading North to Kentish Town: Exit at Albany Street at Prince Albert Road * Bus 88 heading South to Great Portland Street: Alight at Albany Street at Regent’s Park Barracks

By Bike:

• A public bike shed is available in the car park across from the main entrance
• There are two TfL Barclays Cycle Hire docking stations nearby – one in the small car park opposite the main entrance and another in the zoo's main car park

Yes, there is a shop at the London Zoo. The London Zoo Gift Shop is conveniently located in Barclay Court, just before the zoo's exit. It offers a wide range of sustainably sourced products, souvenirs, and gifts to take home. You'll find an array of toys to choose from, all at different price points, along with snacks, drinks, and ice creams. The gift shop is open every day from 10:00 until the zoo closes.

A few interesting facts about London Zoo:

• London Zoo is the world's oldest scientific zoo – founded in 1826 by the Zoological Society of London, the then ZSL London Zoo, was built to keep animals for scientific research purposes
• The London Zoo is now home to 20,166 individual animals – one of the largest collections in the UK
• The Reptile House exhibit became famous as the site where Harry Potter spoke to a Burmese python in the 2001 film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
• One of the world's best-loved children's characters, Winnie the Poo, was inspired by a black bear named Winnie who was housed in London Zoo from 1914 to 1934. Author A.A Milne was inspired after visiting Winnie at London Zoo with his son Christopher Robin