London Zoo, located in Regent’s Park, offers a variety of indoor habitats and sheltered spaces, making it an ideal destination for a rainy day out. With numerous indoor enclosures and animal houses, visitors can enjoy a day at the zoo without worrying about the weather.
Indoor Habitats and Sheltered Spaces
Rainforest Life
This tropical climate exhibit allows visitors to step into the heat of a rainforest, where they can come face-to-face with species such as sloths and tamanduas. The Night Zone, located downstairs, showcases nocturnal rainforest animals.
Blackburn Pavilion
This walk-through bird exhibit houses exotic birds, many of which are free flying, in a Mediterranean-inspired environment. Visitors can immerse themselves in colour and come nose-to-beak with these magnificent creatures.
Butterfly Paradise
This walk-through experience protects visitors from the rain while showcasing an array of exotic butterflies. Here, visitors can learn about life cycles, biodiversity, and climate change.
Tiny Giants
This exhibit highlights the planet’s smallest superheroes, including underwater corals, leafcutter ants, spiders, and beetles. It is also the home of the UK’s first ever walk-through spider exhibit, In With The Spiders.
Giants of the Galápagos
This habitat transports visitors to the Galápagos Islands, where they can observe Dolly, Polly, and Priscilla, the resident tortoises, in a tropical atmosphere.
Attenborough Komodo Dragon House
This exhibit houses Khaleesi, the Komodo dragon, offering visitors a chance to learn about this formidable predator.
Sheltered Spaces
Many outdoor exhibits at London Zoo feature sheltered spaces where visitors can see animals out of the rain. These include the train station at Land of the Lions, the two large viewing areas at Tiger Territory, and the jungle gym at Gorilla Kingdom.
Indoor viewing areas are also available for giraffes and pygmy hippos in Into Africa, allowing visitors to observe these animals in a comfortable, dry environment.
Additional Tips for a Rainy Day at London Zoo
- Bring a waterproof, lightweight jacket and an umbrella for each member of your party.
- Map out a route that involves indoor enclosures to hide out in during the worst of the rainfall.
- Head for the restaurant for a well-earned break to warm up with a hot drink.
Cost and Timings
- Adult tickets cost £32.50, while child tickets (ages 3-15) cost £22.50.
- Family tickets (two adults and two children) are available for £95.00.
- The zoo is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM during the summer months and from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the winter months.