London Zoo, A historic zoo offering immersive animal encounters
Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY, UK
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Introduction
The London Zoo was founded on April 27, 1828 and is one of the oldest zoos in the world. Originally established for scientific research, it was not opened to the public until 1847. Today, the zoo holds 755 species and 15,104 individual animals, making it one of the largest zoos in the UK. The zoo is managed by the Zoological Society of London and is located in the north of Regent's Park, covering approximately 36 acres. In addition, the society has relocated larger animals, such as elephants and rhinos, to the Whipsnade Wild Animal Park in Bedfordshire to provide more natural living conditions. The London Zoo also established a reptile house in 1849, a public aquarium in 1853, the first insect house in 1881, and opened the world's first children's zoo in 1938. In 2007, the first comprehensive frog conservation center was opened to the public. Address Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY, UK
Opening hours From March to September, opening hours are 10:00-18:00. From September to October, opening hours are 10:00-17:30. From November to February, opening hours are 10:00-16:00.
Transportation BUS274 to ZSL London Zoo station or C2 to Prince Albert Rd London Zoo station.
One of the largest zoos I have ever been to
