I am particularly fond of London Zoo because it brings back lots of childhood memories, so it is interesting to visit it as a parent.
Part of the reason that London Zoo is so popular is that it houses a fair few big animals. This is something that you just don’t expect in the hectic urban London environment. The giraffes are particularly impressive and are as tall as you would imagine, if not bigger!
My kids loved just running around. The Zoo is well laid out over quite a large area. There is plenty of space for children to run around and when you need a rest there is a good picnic area. Alternatively, there is a very child-friendly cafe with ramps, space for parking your buggy and changing facilities. Here you will find a special range of healthy food for kids to put into a specially designed cardboard lunchbox with puzzles/games on.
You may be surprised to find a whole host of extras to keep the kids entertained, such as a carousel, face painting and even a bouncy castle.
My top tip is to visit the butterfly house. The butterflies are not behind any screen and they literally fly around you. It really is magical.
Be warned though, that due to the fact that most of the attraction is outdoors, the Zoo is not a good place to go on a rainy day. Also, if you are thinking of visiting in the winter months, you may find that many of the cages are being refurbished which can be disappointing.
Under 3s go free, tickets for 3-15 years cost £10 and adults pay £13. Family tickets are available (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult 3 children) for £41.
The zoo is open daily from 10am to 4pm. It is a great family day out.
