You can also find our full animal inventory here.
- Giraffes. Lemurs. African Wild Dogs. Zebras. Otters. Rainforest Life. Monkey Valley. Pygmy Hippos. Meerkats.
- Galápagos tortoises. Penguins. *NEW* Tiny Giants. Coatis. Lions. Alpacas. Butterflies. Squirrel monkeys.
- Gorillas. Tigers. Komodo Dragons. Camels. Reptile House. Red River Hogs.
What is the most famous animal in London Zoo?
Guy the gorilla
The gorilla statue at the entrance to ZSL London Zoo is a tribute to one of our most famous residents, Guy. The Western lowland gorilla arrived at the Zoo on Guy Fawkes Night, hence his name, and became something of a celebrity, attracting thousands of visitors to the Zoo between 1947 and 1978.
Are there any lions in London Zoo?
At ZSL London Zoo we have a pride of four amazing Asiatic lions, made up of one male and three females.
Does London Zoo have tigers?
ZSL London Zoo has revealed the names of three Critically Endangered Sumatran tiger cubs born at the conservation zoo in June – announcing the trio as Inca, Zac and Crispin.
Are there Komodo dragons in London Zoo?
With razor sharp teeth and toxic saliva that can fell a buffalo, ZSL London Zoo’s Komodo dragon Ganas is a formidable predator. Come and get face to face with our dragon prowling his state-of-the-art dragon’s lair, and enjoy panoramic views through an unbroken sweep of more than 20 metres of dragon-proof glass.
Does London Zoo have polar bears?
Pipaluk the Polar Bear
Pipaluk, a male polar bear, was born at London Zoo on the 1st December 1967.
Has any animal escaped London Zoo?
A London Zoo spokesperson told the PA news agency there have been five incidents where animals, all birds, temporarily escaped from its grounds during the past four years.
Does London Zoo have crocodiles?
Enter the Reptile House to find ZSL London Zoo’s amazing collection of reptiles and amphibians, including snakes, lizards, frogs and crocodiles!
Why does London Zoo not have elephants?
RSPCA spokeswoman Ann Grain said such a “closed environment cannot provide for the elephant’s natural needs”. She said the society would be unlikely to support the move to Whipsnade.
Was Harry Potter Filmed at London Zoo?
The scene early in the film when the Dursleys go to the zoo and Harry talks to the snake, was filmed at London Zoo. Set on the edge of Regent’s Park, historic London Zoo is home to more than 600 species of rare and beautiful animals.
Are there gorillas in London?
Meet Kiburi
A male Western lowland gorilla named Kiburi moved to London Zoo in November 2022. Global logistics experts DHL Express flew the whopping 193kg silverback to London as part of an international breeding programme for the Critically Endangered species.
Has London Zoo ever had a panda?
Born in the wild, Chi-Chi was caught as a cub in China in1957. She briefly lived in several other zoos until 1958, when she came to the UK and made London Zoo her home. There, she brought smiles to the faces of countless visitors, many of whom had never seen an endangered giant panda before.
Is there a panda in London?
Chi Chi was not London Zoo’s first giant panda; Ming was one of four that arrived in 1938. However, it was Chi Chi who became the Zoo’s star attraction and England’s best-loved zoo animal. Chi Chi is now a stuffed exhibit at the Natural History Museum in London.
Why is London Zoo so famous?
Oldest in the world. Founded in 1826 by the Zoological Society of London, the ZSL London Zoo was originally built to keep animals for scientific research. It was the creation of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles who is also famous for the founding of Singapore (and the famous Raffles Hotel).
Does London Zoo have zebras?
At ZSL London Zoo, you can see our plains zebras. Over at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, make sure to visit our herd of Grevy’s zebras, part of the European breeding programme for Endangered Species.
How big is the tiger enclosure at London Zoo?
2, 500sqm
ZSL London Zoo’s brand new Sumatran tiger enclosure was officially opened by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh on Wednesday 20 March. The £3.6m Tiger Territory project has redeveloped the 186-year-old site to make a 2, 500sqm (27, 000sqft) enclosure, five times the size of the previous tiger enclosure.
Does London Zoo have penguins?
There are p-p-plenty of penguins at ZSL London Zoo in our stunning Penguin Beach exhibit – England’s biggest penguin pool! Penguin Beach recreates a South American beach landscape in the heart of London, with stunning colony of Humboldt penguins.
Does London Zoo have snow leopards?
History of snow leopards in zoos
The London Zoo was the first official zoo to have a snow leopard when it received one from Bhutan in 1891.
Does London Zoo have sloths?
At ZSL London Zoo, we’re home to two-toed sloths Marilyn and Leander who live in our Rainforest Life exhibit.
Did London Zoo get bombed in ww2?
The Zoo was bombed several times during the war, sometimes suffering no more than shattered panes of glass, while on other occasions whole buildings were blown up. One such day was 27th September 1940.
Where did the sea lions go from London Zoo?
The six sea lions – male Dominic, 13, and females, Lara, 12, and Bailey,13, and two-year-old youngsters, Hanno, Oakley and Maui – will make the move from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo to a brand-new purpose-built facility at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, due to open next Spring.