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ZSL London Zoo

The world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828 on the northern edge of Regent's Park and home to around 8,500 animals, with Grade I listed 1930s Lubetkin-designed buildings.

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ZSL London Zoo, the world's oldest scientific zoo
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Did you know

London Zoo opened the world's first public aquarium in 1853 and was the first zoo to have a reptile house, in 1849.

Local tip

Open daily except Christmas Day from 10am, with last entry an hour before closing and earlier closing in autumn and winter. Book online in advance, as online tickets are cheaper than at the gate.

Finding it

Address
Outer Circle, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY
Nearest station
Camden Town (Tube), 977 m away

Details change, so check with the place before you set off.

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