London Zoo Entry Ticket with Optional Skip-the-Line Upgrade
London, United Kingdom
Charles Darwin was a fellow of ZSL London Zoo and visited regularly. Now you can follow in his footsteps with entry to ZSL London Zoo, with a skip-the-line upgrade offered from February to October. Head inside to see exciting sites like Penguin Beach, Gorilla Kingdom, and the Tiger Territory!
Upon entering, plot your itinerary through the diverse complex. See the Tiger Territory, designed to mimic the tropical foliage of the Island of Sumtran to make the zoo's tigers feel at home.
Then hit the Beach and join London’s biggest penguin colony. Penguin Beach recreates a South American beach landscape in the heart of London, with stunning colonies of around 200 Macaroni and Humboldt penguins. The exhibit features a large pool with underwater viewing areas so you can see how these flippered friends fly under the waves. And a larger demonstration area with seating turns feeding time into an even bigger spectacle than before.
Meet the giant Galapagos tortoise that can live for over 150 years, and carry around huge, bony shells that they can hide inside if they feel threatened. Visit the fantastic Blackburn Pavilion and learn how Darwin's contemporary, John Gould, identified the differences between species of finches that Darwin brought back from the Galapagos, helping Darwin formulate his theories on evolution.
You can observe the behavior of the apes in the award-winning Gorilla Kingdom, and also come face to face with a group of Bolivian Squirrel monkeys in conditions akin to their natural habitat.
Travel into Africa and marvel at the giraffes via a raised viewing platform or check out the playful yet lethal hunting dogs. Be sure to observe the komodo dragons prowling their state-of-the-art lair, landscaped to mimic a dry river bed.
ZSL London Zoo is a leader in conservation breeding and reintroduction and, with over 1 million visitors a year, provides a unique opportunity to engage and inspire visitors of all ages. Opt to upgrade to a skip-the-line ticket from February to October.
Went on a Saturday in January, great time to visit and managed to see all of the animals. Great day out with my family, the kids loved it and there was plenty to do and see. New lion exhibition is wonderful!
Review by: Gesim F, December 2017
fantastic trip
Review by: Ross, September 2017
If you are looking for a local day trip you cannot do any better that a visit to the London Zoo. The weather was great and I had a very enjoyable time. I got many great pictures which I will share a few.
Review by: Mike, August 2017
The Zoo was entertaining and good, but the kindness of Viator's staff was even better. We ask them to reschedule our ticket in the very last minute, and they did immediately : Thanks!_br/_ m
Review by: Aditya V, June 2017
Not a very good place to go. Firstly it does not have a direct connectivity, if you go by bus, you need to atleast change 2 buses. Also add a 1-2 mile walk to get to the park. Park is well maintained, but not superb.
Review by: jan, March 2017
It was pouring with rain so we pretty much had the zoo to ourselves, we had a great day
Review by: sunnydays, September 2016
Didn't really get the time to spend there to truly give an opinion. Small.
Review by: linda c, June 2016
Had a great day, having lovely weather added to the great day. Lots to see with some close up and personal areas with the animals and butterflies was amazing. Highly recommend
Review by: m.m.james, June 2016
couldnt get in unable to find our ticket
Review by: polly, March 2016
Was a lot bigger and better than what i expected to be in the middle of London, worthwhile doing
Review by: en.dovier, March 2016
A must see for animal lovers in London! The animals look so well taken care of and everything is really good organised. The place is quite big and we spent more than 4h wandering and enjoying all the cute animals. I absolutely loved the giraffes. Also, we have been really lucky to be able to see two baby gorillas and a baby ant eater. We had a break at the terrace restaurant as it was a bit cold but we could have also enjoyed some sandwiches outside, on the benches and tables located around the Zoo. Amazing day, lots of fun! Totally recommended.
Review by: Bandit, August 2015
Everyone must do this! It's one of the most famous zoos in the world and a great day out. There is plenty of space to walk around or enjoy a coffee or ice cream. The animals all seem very happy and well looked after. I'd recommend going on a weekday as it would be less crowded, but since it's so big, I don't think there is ever a problem of waiting in queues to see any of the animals.
Review by: Melissa L, August 2015
The zoo was great, but we didn't ned the jump to the front pass. There was no line. The walking with lemurs was awesome. I really enjoyed it!
Review by: jarred h, July 2015
our ticket didnt get us to the front of the que ...waste of money
Review by: alex.taylor5387, June 2015
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Emily D, March 2015
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Naiomi G, August 2014
We wasted our money buying Skip the Line tickets, as the zoo was so quiet on the day that we didn't wait in line at all (despite the weather being sunny). The zoo itself was a nice place to visit though, with interesting attractions and not-unbearable crowds. The rainforest walk was amazing; a zookeeper was actually walking an anteater among the visitors, and letting it explore on its own. The gorillas were brilliant and fun to watch as well. You'd probably need less than two hours to make your way through if you don't have kids with you.
Review by: Mummers, August 2014
A beautifully laid out zoo! Animal enclosure were superb! I would definately recommended a vista!
Review by: GEORGIA K, January 2014
Everything was perfect! Our access to the zoo was very easy!_br/_
Thank you,Viator!
Review by: Collette, August 2013
Our family consisting of adults enjoyed our day at the zoo. We got to see animals that we haven't got in Australia._br/_
Even though the zoo was crowded with children and holiday makers we were able to see what we wanted. The staff were attentive and well actioned when we pointed out a mishap with an upturned tortoise._br/_
We had our lunch at the cafe. The service was quick and the food delicious. Not too expensive either!_br/_
A pleasant day.
Review by: sarahm, July 2013
A fun day out for all of the family! Saw some very interesting animals and the new tiger enclosure is great! There are lots of interactive activities for kids too!
Review by: bambi.stoner, July 2013
If you love the Zoo this is for you. We walked right past the line and started our journey through the Zoo. The Zoo was great!
Review by: Melody R, April 2013
Booked London Zoo tickets in advance of our visit and saved £5 each on the price at the gate. It was basically what we expected and the only disappointment was that due to the weather being very cold for the beginning of April a lot of the bigger animals were keeping warm out of view. Still enjoyed it though.
Review by: Orla D, January 2013
We really enjoyed this as there was lots of animals to see and my son is obsesssed with animals so he was delighted to go. There was a good sized shop at the end to buy some souvenirs. The only thing was the restaurant there was very busy we had to leave cos we could not get a seat so if u want to eat there i would go early as in before lunchtime. They are building another restuarent but that won't be finished for a few months yet.
Review by: toromcboy, January 2013
No need to have skip the line. There is no line on the day I visited. Not sure whether other day will be the same. The zoo itself is a bit boring, less than expected. Most animals stay in their caves. And many empty space that consumed our walk energy.
Review by: Shirley W, November 2012
great day at the zoo
Review by: Deirdre N, June 2012
Everyone loves a Zoo, was a bit dissappointed as a lot of enclosures were closed due to reovations
Review by: michael s, April 2012
Excellent service, very helpful day out, was good. Will use your company again.
Review by: Karen c, July 2011
So brilliant!
Review by: Joanne L, United Kingdom, July 2010
London zoo was great
Review by: Janelle M, August 2008
This was OK.
Review by: , August 2008
Pretty good zoo with a wide variety of animals. Definitely worth buying the ticket before arriving so we did not have to join the queue to get in, especially as we only had a few hours to spare.
Review by: Janelle M, Australia, October 2007
This was OK.
Review by: Kerrie O, Australia, November 2006
Pretty good zoo with a wide variety of animals. Definitely worth buying the ticket before arriving so we did not have to join the queue to get in, especially as we only had a few hours to spare.
Review by: Anonymous, November 2006
Pretty good zoo with a wide variety of animals. Definitely worth buying the ticket before arriving so we did not have to join the queue to get in, especially as we only had a few hours to spare.