Stories from London Zoo
Read the latest features from London Zoo!
From behind the scenes updates, to 'meet the zookeeper' features, we bring you exclusive access to the world's oldest scientific zoo. Discover more about London Zoo and our amazing animals. Plus, we'll give you some top tips for visiting, reveal fun animal facts, and tell you how you can get involved in our events and conservation work.
- Go green this Christmas
Animal-themed Christmas crafts for kids you’ll love
15 December 2024It's time to get crafting - make your own festive robin decoration for your Christmas tree
- Submit your London Zoo fan art
Submit your London Zoo fan art
6 December 2024We want to showcase the talent of our supporters, sharing art that is fun and brimming with personality of our animals – anything from beautiful paintings to Zoo memes.
- Visiting the Zoo can do wonders for your wellbeing!
How does a Zoo visit help wellbeing?
7 November 2024London Zoo is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and get closer to nature.
- Training the world's largest lizard
How to train a Komodo dragon
18 September 2024Dragon Keeper Joe Capon on bonding with our Komodo dragon, Khaleesi.
- Are they really the size of rats?
Fen raft spiders: Are they the size of rats? And why does Britain’s biggest spider deserve better headlines?
12 September 2024Why Britain’s biggest spider deserves better headlines
- Leaves are falling, the Zoo is calling
Five reasons to visit London Zoo this autumn
4 September 2024Join us as a member and enjoy free entry to London and Whipsnade Zoo for a year
- Get the scoop on animal poop
11 Facts About Animal Poo
22 August 2024We've got piles of poo facts to share with you
- Escape the hustle and bustle of the city
11 great spaces to visit outside of Central London
7 August 2024London is packed with amazing green spaces that’ll make you forget you’re even in a city!
Keeping cool at the zoo
31 July 2024The coolest place to hangout this summer
