London Zoo Entry Ticket: 15,000 Animals & Regent's Park

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Duration3h–5h

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What's it like to stand in front of a Sumatran tiger in central London?

You get entry to all exhibits across the zoo's 190-year-old grounds, from the Asiatic lions and Sumatran tigers to the penguin pool and coral reef tank. The ticket removes the need to book transport or figure out opening hours yourself — you just show up during operating hours and explore at your own pace. Plan to arrive at least an hour before closing time, and note that some exhibits may close early on special event nights.

3h–5h

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Land of the Lions exhibit
See Asiatic lions up close
Explore Tiger Territory
Learn about Sumatran tigers
Discover Tiny Giants invertebrates
View coral reef tank
Watch Humboldt penguins at beach
Observe giraffes in Into Africa
Visit Gorilla Kingdom

The Experience

Over 15,000 animals live inside Regent's Park, and a London Zoo entry ticket gets you past the gates to see them without planning transport or timing yourself around opening hours. The zoo sits in leafy heritage gardens in the heart of the capital, so you're not driving out to the edge of the city — you're walking into an oasis that's been here for more than 190 years. Last entry closes one hour before the advertised closing time, which matters if you're squeezing the visit into an afternoon.

Land of the Lions is the biggest experience: a 2,500-square-meter Indian-themed walkway where you get closer to Asiatic lions than most people ever will. After that, Tiger Territory lets you watch Sumatran tigers and learn what they're up against in the wild. Then there's Tiny Giants, an indoor space full of invertebrates and a new coral reef tank — the kind of thing kids either love or skip, but it's there if you want it. The penguin pool is England's largest, with underwater viewing windows so you can watch Humboldt penguins actually dive and swim instead of just standing on rocks.

Gorilla Kingdom and Into Africa round out the main stops, though the zoo has way more than these six exhibits. Paths are mostly tarmac, and most buildings have level or ramped access, though the slopes down to the two tunnels get steep. Six manual wheelchairs and two electronic ones are available at the entrance with no hire charge — you just need a security deposit, and you can call ahead up to two weeks to reserve one. If you're bringing small children, prams and strollers work fine on the paths. Bicycles, scooters and skateboards aren't allowed on the grounds.

The zoo closes early on certain summer dates for Zoo Nights events, and some animal exhibits shut down up to 30 minutes before the zoo itself closes, so if there's one specific animal you came to see, don't leave it to the last hour. The zoo also closes for two weeks in late January for annual maintenance, though it stays open weekends during that time.

What’s included

Your entry ticket includes admission to all areas and exhibits within London Zoo: Land of the Lions, Tiger Territory, Tiny Giants, the penguin pool, Gorilla Kingdom, Into Africa, and all other animal exhibits.
Wheelchair access and loan wheelchairs (subject to availability) are included.
Food, beverages, parking and special animal encounters are not included.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by London Zoo

Is this one for you?This works well if you want to spend a few hours seeing a wide range of animals without arranging separate transport or booking timed slots — you arrive during open hours and explore at your own pace across the zoo's 190-year-old grounds in the middle of the city.