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Outer Circle
Regent's Park
London NW1 4RY
ZSL London Zoo is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.
| Dates | Opening | Closing |
| Until 16th July* | 10.00 | 17.30 |
| From 17th July until 5th Sept* | 10.00 | 18.00 |
| From 6th Sept until 30th Oct | 10.00 | 17.30 |
| From 31st Oct until 7th Nov | 10.00 | 16.30 |
| From 8th Nov until early 2011 | 10.00 | 16.00 |
*opening extended until 6pm on the following bank holidays weekends:
Good Friday (2nd April), Easter Sunday (4th April), Easter Monday (5th April), Sunday 2nd May, May Day Bank Holiday (Monday 3rd May), Sunday 30th May, Bank Holiday Monday (31st May), Sunday 29th August, Bank Holiday Monday (30th August).
- ZSL London Zoo is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.
- Last admission is one hour before advertised closing time.
- Children under 16 will not be admitted without an adult.
- Permission must be obtained for all filming and photographyfor commercial purposes
- Children under 16 will not be admitted without an adult.
- No dogs are allowed on the ZSL London Zoo premises
- Bicycles are not allowed on Zoo premises
- Scooters, rollerskates, rollerblades, skateboards are not allowed on Zoo premises.
- Heelys roller shoes must not be used as skates, but may be worn as shoes.
- Please note, there is no provision for left luggage.
Online discount
By Underground (Tube)
From Camden Town Station (15 minute walk)
Camden Town is the nearest tube station to ZSL London Zoo with its Northern Line connection.
- Exit the station on the right-hand side and walk along Parkway
- Continue walking up Parkway for about 6 minutes until you reach Prince Albert Road
- Turn right into Prince Albert Road and continue for about five minutes until you reach the traffic-light controlled pedestrian crossing
- Cross left here and walk over the Regent's Canal footbridge
- Turn right and ZSL London Zoo is then 200 metres up the road on the left-hand side.
Alternatively, ZSL London Zoo visitors can use Regent's Park Tube station (Bakerloo Line) or Baker Street Station (Jubilee, Bakerloo & Metropolitan lines):
From Regent's Park Station (20 minute walk)
- Exit the station and turn right
- Cross the Marylebone Road and turn left immediately into Park Square East
- Continue until you reach the entrance to Regent's Park on the corner of the outer circle
- Walk through the Park along the Broad Walk (heading north) until you reach the outer circle again. Turn left onto the outer circle
- ZSL London Zoo's entrance is 200 metres on the left.
Directions from Baker Street
- Catch the 274 bus from Baker Street to Ormonde Terrace
Or if you fancy a 30 minute walk:
- Exit the station on Baker Street
- Turn right and walk to the end of Baker street
- Cross over Park Road and turn left onto the outer circle
- Follow this road until you reach the Zoo's main entrance on your right.
By rail
The nearest mainline station is Euston. At Euston Station go to bus stop G and take bus number 253 towards the Narroway/Hackney Central to Camden High Street. At Camden High Street go to Stop T and take bus number 274 towards Victoria Gate to ZSL London Zoo.
By London Overground
The nearest London Overground station is Camden Road.
- Turn right out of the station and follow Camden Road until you get to Camden Town Tube station.
- Cross the road and walk along Parkway
- Continue walking up Parkway for about 6 minutes until you reach Prince Albert Road
- Turn right into Prince Albert Road and continue for about five minutes until you reach the traffic-light controlled pedestrian crossing
- Cross left here and walk over the Regent's Canal footbridge
- Turn right and ZSL London Zoo is then 200 metres up the road on the left-hand side.
By bus
Service number 274 runs from Marble Arch and Baker Street, to Ormonde Terrace. Pick up the C2 from Oxford Circus or Great Portland Street to Gloucester Gate.
By waterbus
The London Waterbus Company runs a scheduled service along the Regent's Canal between Camden Lock or Little Venice and ZSL London Zoo. For full details call the London Waterbus Company 020 7482 2550.
By car
We have extensive parking facilities, plus we're outside of the congestion charge - find out more
Food and Drink
ZSL London Zoo has a number of catering outlets across the Zoo, offering a wide range of great meals and snacks.
If you just want to recharge your batteries, why not help yourself and the world with a Rainforest Alliance certified coffee.
Oasis Coffee Bar
Located on Barclay Court
The Coffee bar is open every day from 10am until the Zoo closes, so why not pop in for a coffee before you start your Zoo adventure?
We have a range of tasty sandwiches, organic items, salads, hot paninis, hot and cold drinks and cakes to keep you refreshed throughout your day.
Includes indoor and outdoor seating areas.
High chairs are available
Pancake Shop
By Butterfly Paradise
Delicious topped pancakes and waffles along with doughnuts, ice cream, cold drinks, real fruit smoothies and snacks.
Open weekends only during the winter months (weather permitting)
Fish and Chips
Situated next to the BUGS exhibit
This traditional English favourite has been given a eco-friendly twist, as we serve battered hoki from sustainable sources.
Open during the summer and on weekends (weather permitting), except between November and February.
Also serves: hot and cold drinks and a range of snacks to takeaway.
Aquarium Kiosk
Located next to the Aquarium
Open all year round, from 10am until the zoo closes.
This kiosk serves hot and cold drinks, doughnuts, hotdogs, ice cream and snacks - ideal snacks for families on the go.
Open weekends only during the winter months (weather permitting).
Hot dog and ice cream carts
These are located around the Zoo and are open during peak times
Oasis Restaurant
Located on Barclay Court
The hot food counter is available from 11.30am. Our chefs prepare a range of delicious, hot meals using ethically sourced ingredients. Homemade soup is available everyday.
We offer child size portions of most of our meals. We purchase local, seasonal ingredients where possible and our menu is subject to change.
Please ask our staff for details of any gluten or dairy free menu items
In the chilled displays you will find a variety of sandwiches, salads and drinks.
We have a special counter where children can pick and mix five items from a selection of sandwiches, salads, organic products, fruit, drinks and snacks.
Baby food can also be found in the children's counter. High chairs are available.
Indoor and outdoor seating areas.
Animal Adventure Cafe
Located in Animal Adventure, our new children's zoo
Open all year round from 10am until the zoo closes
With a selection of delicious sandwiches, salads, organic products, fruit, hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams.
Fancy something really healthy? Why not grab a freshly squeezed orange juice or a real fruit smoothie?
There is a great choice for children to replenish there energy after exploring Animal Adventure, our new children's zoo.
Indoor and outdoor seating areas.
High chairs are available
Oasis Picnic Shop
Located on Barclay Court
Just across the court from the main cafe is the picnic shop, open at weekends from February and then everyday from Easter to October (weather permitting).
With a selection of sandwiches, organic items, salads, fruit, hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice cream.
Perfect for a picnic on our extensive lawns!
Meerkats Kiosk
Next to the meerkats and close to the woodland walk and canal
Serving a range of ice creams, snacks, hot and cold drinks.
Open during the summer and peak times (weather permitting).
Outer Circle
Regent's Park
London NW1 4RY
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