London Zoo | 200 Years of Conservation and History

London Zoo | 200 Years of Conservation and History London Zoo marks its landmark bicentennial in 2026—two centuries since the Zoological Society of London was founded, making it the world's oldest scientific zoo. We begin at Camden Town Station, walking the London streets to the zoo's historic gates to provide a practical, step-by-step guide for first-time visitors arriving by tube. 🦁 Lions | 🐯 Tigers | 🦛 Pygmy Hippos | 🦍 Gorillas | 🦒 Giraffes | 🐊 Crocodiles | 🦓 Zebras Beyond the icons, discover rare, Critically Endangered, and EDGE species safeguarded from extinction. Explore Grade-listed architecture, including the famous Giraffe House—the oldest animal house in the world still used for its original purpose. You can even brave Europe's first spider walkthrough... if you dare. Our journey ends with a peaceful walk through the historic grounds of Regent's Park, concluding at Regent's Park Station. Two centuries of conservation. Still going. #zoo #londonzoo #conservation