Zoos & Wildlife · London
Hanwell Zoo
📍 W7 3BZ
Photo: Maxwell Hamilton (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See Hatari the porcupine and a mob of meerkats
- Flock of flamingos on display
- Maze made of 2000 yew trees
- Rare species including lemurs, cranes and tortoises
- Education programme and experience packages available
Hanwell Zoo, formerly known as the Bunny Park, is a small community zoo in Brent Lodge Park in Hanwell, home to animals such as meerkats, flamingos and Hatari the porcupine, alongside rarer species like red-crowned cranes and sulcata tortoises. It's a relaxed spot suited to families and community groups, with a yew maze, café and play area on-site, plus an education programme and experience packages for a more immersive visit. Hanwell station is just 0.4 miles away, making it easy to reach without a car, though limited free parking is also available. With 80 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it's a convenient addition to a wider trip around Ealing.
Practical details
- Parking
- Free but limited on-site parking
- Booking
- Tickets available online or at the zoo
- Best for
- Families and community groups of all ages
From the attraction's own website on 30 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Parking
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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🚆 Or come by train
- Hanwell 0.4 miles
- Drayton Green 0.8 miles
- Castle Bar Park 1 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page