Here's our top tips for things to do at London Zoo when it's raining.
1. Explore the rainforest
Step into the tropical habitat of Rainforest Life - London’s only living rainforest - where it's hot and humid. Come face-to-face with amazing species including sloths and titi monkeys - look up as they may be in the branches right above your head. Then wander downstairs to the Night Life zone and see what our nocturnal animals get up to after dark.
2. Wander into our bird walk-through
Immerse yourself in colour in the Blackburn Pavilion - our tropical bird habitat. Come nose-to-beak with exotic birds, many of which are free flying, in this Mediterranean-inspired exhibit.
3. Warm up in Butterfly Paradise
This walk-through experience, Butterfly Paradise, shelters you and our array of exotic butterflies from the wet weather! Learn more about life cycles, biodiversity and climate change while surrounded by free-flying butterflies.
4. Enter the world of Tiny Giants
Tiny Giants is an indoor experience celebrating the species we quite literally couldn’t live without, from underwater corals and the aquatic wildlife they support, to industrious leafcutter ants, spiders and beetles. And it's the home of In With The Spiders - the UK's first ever walk-through spider exhibit!
5. Get snap happy
Follow in Charles Darwin's footsteps and travel to the Galápagos Islands with our Giants of the Galápagos habitat. Dolly, Polly and Priscilla roam the forest just feet away, basking in the tropical atmosphere - it's 27 degrees inside! Then, explore our newest habitat - the Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians - home to crocodiles, turtles, snakes and more!
The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians
Get closer to crocodiles, turtles and snakes
The best place to see reptiles and amphibians in London
Hop around the world and experience some of the most unique reptiles and amphibians on Earth, from the snake-eating king cobra to mountain chickens.
6. Enter our dragon's den
Discover the Attenborough Komodo Dragon House, home of Khaleesi. Don't be fooled by her impressive appearance - with razor sharp teeth and toxic saliva that can fell a buffalo, Khaleesi is a formidable predator.
7. Make use of our sheltered spaces
The majority of our outdoor exhibits also feature sheltered spaces where you can see our animals out of the rain, including:
- The train station at Land of the Lions.
- Two large viewing areas at Tiger Territory.
- Our family of western lowland gorillas' jungle gym at Gorilla Kingdom.
- In with the Lemurs has a large indoor area.
- The window into the otters den, where you can often see our oriental short-clawed otters cuddled up together.
- Inside our Giraffe House.
- Our pygmy hippo hot tub.
8. Grab a bite to eat in the Terrace
Feeling peckish? Warm up with a hot drink and a bite to eat in the Terrace restaurant, with a selection of food from across the world and cake displays full of yummy treats.
9. Brave the rain!
Some of our animals love the rain, especially our penguins! So p-p-pick up a poncho or an umbrella from our shop and get exploring!