London Zoo, previously known as ZSL London Zoo or London Zoological Gardens and sometimes called Regent’s Park Zoo, is the world’s oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on 27 April 1828Â and was originally intended to be used as a collection for scientific study. In 1831, the Tower of London menagerie animals were transferred to the zoo’s collection. It was opened to the public in 1847. At its peak, the Zoo attracted over 3 million annual visitors and exhibited over 900 species. As of 2025, London Zoo still houses more than 8,000 individuals from over 300 species, making it one of the largest zoological collections in the United Kingdom.
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Address: NW1 4RY
Phone: 020 7449 6200
Website: https://www.londonzoo.org/
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Wheelchair Access: Yes
Additional Information: The Zoo is nearly 200 years old and contains many old buildings, 12 of which are listed. However, most of the Zoo is accessible for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility.
In some areas, the paths may be uneven. There is level or ramped access to most buildings. Please note that the slopes leading to the two tunnels in the Zoo are steep.
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