London Zoo was the world's first scientific zoo. It was opened in 1828, and was originally intended to be used as a collection for scientific study. It was eventually made open to the public in 1847. Today it houses a collection of more than 651 different species of animals.
London Zoo, Outer Circle, Regent's Park
London
NW1
http://www.zsl.org/london-zoo/
February 11 to March 5, 10am-4.30pm. March 6 to October 23, 10am-5.30. October 23 to October 28, 10am-4.30. October 29 onwards, 10am-4pm. Open daily except Christmas Day
Adult £14.50; children £11.50; senior £12.70; family £47