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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in London
Animal-mad kids (and adults) are well served around London — think Battersea Park Children's Zoo, London Zoo and Pet's corner. Every park below shows its distance, facilities and visitor reviews.
Zoos & Wildlife
2.2 mi from London
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
Battersea Park Children's Zoo is a small, family-run zoo set within Battersea Park, home to over 100 animals from monkeys and meerkats to otters and tropical birds. Little explorer...
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2.3 mi from London
London Zoo
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... — Wikipedia
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9.5 mi from London
Hanwell Zoo
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, alongs...
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13.1 mi from London
Hobbledown
Hobbledown is a family adventure park and zoo in Epsom, Surrey, combining outdoor play villages, indoor play in The Great Barn, and animal encounters ranging from meerkats and gian...
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15.1 mi from London
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park is a children's animal adventure park in Waltham Abbey, within the wider Lee Valley Country Park. The farm has a big variety of animals which you c...
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16.6 mi from London
Hertfordshire Zoo
Hertfordshire Zoo sits at Brickendon Liberty in East Hertfordshire, set within Broxbourne Woods, and offers a full day out mixing animals with dinosaur attractions. You can watch b...
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17.7 mi from London
Old Macdonald Farm
Old MacDonald's Farm is a family attraction in Brentwood, Essex, offering animals to meet, rides, and both indoor and outdoor play areas whatever the weather. It's designed as a bi...
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23.3 mi from London
British Wildlife Centre
The British Wildlife Centre in Horne, Tandridge, is a wildlife park showcasing over forty species of native British animals, from tiny harvest mice to red deer. Visits include half...
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Feeding times and keeper talks are the highlights at most parks — check the day's schedule when you arrive and plan your route around them.
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How far are these from London?
Every attraction shows its distance from London — most families find up to 30 miles workable for a day out, and the list is sorted nearest first.
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