ZSL London Zoo, London

ZSL London Zoo is the world's oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on 27 April, 1828. At that time, it was intended for scientific study. However, it eventually opened its doors to the public in 1847. Today it houses a collection of more than 651 species of animals.

London Zoo
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London Zoo is managed under the aegis of the Zoological Society of London, established two years earlier than the zoo, in 1826. It is located at the northern edge of Regent's Park. The Society also has a more spacious site at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire. Larger animals such as elephants and rhinoceros are house in the bigger zoo.

ZSL London Zoo was the first to open a Reptile House, in 1849, the first public Aquarium in 1853, the first insect house in 1881, and the first children's zoo in 1938. It is presently undergoing a renovation project (in 2007) to present the animals in a more realistic habitat.

Getting there

The nearest tube station is the Camden Town Tube Station, served by the Northern Line. You have to walk a bit to get to the zoo from here.

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