London Zoo
Opened to the public in 1847, London Zoo is home to over 650 species of different animals.
The zoo is recognised as the world’s oldest scientific zoo’s, in 1831, the animals of the Tower of London were moved to the zoo.
London Zoo is one of the most visited attractions in London and the United Kingdom.
Visitor information
Directions
By Underground (Tube)
ZSL London Zoo is within walking distance of Camden Town and Regent's Park stations and short bus ride from Baker Street station.
Visitors are advised to check the services to these stations before starting their journey. For more information visit Transport for London's service update page .
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
From Baker Street station
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.
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):
Please note: Camden Town tube station is exit only on Sunday afternoons between 12pm and 4:15pm. Visitors wishing to use the Northern line should use Chalk Farm or Mornington Crescent stations during this period.
Transport for London website
By National 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 bus
274 bus route
Service number 274 runs from Marble Arch and Baker Street, to Ormonde Terrace. View the 274 bus route and times
C2 bus route
Pick up the C2 from Victoria station, Oxford Circus or Great Portland Street to Gloucester Gate. View the C2 bus route and times
By London Overground
The nearest London Overground station is Camden Road station.
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 bike
The Zoo is a great destination for cyclists - and arriving by bike has never been easier. We have a bike shed for public use in the car park opposite the main Zoo entrance.
We also have two TfL Barclays Cycle Hire scheme docking stations - one in car park opposite the main Zoo entrance and also in the Zoo's main Gloucester Slips car park.
ZSL takes no responsibility for any damage or theft of any cycles left in our cycle stands. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that cycles are secured before leaving them.
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.
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