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Directions to ZSL London Zoo

Here's our complete guide to finding your way to the Zoo by public transport. Whether you're coming by tube, bus, car or even waterbus this page has all the information you need.

Map of the area surrounding London Zoo (click on map to enlarge)

London Zoo Area Map

By Underground (Tube)

ZSL London Zoo is within walking distance of Camden Town and Regent's Park stations and short bus ride from Baker Street station.

Visitors are advised to check the services to these stations before starting their journey. For more information visit Transport for London's service update page .

From Camden Town Station (15 minute walk)

Camden Town is the nearest tube station to ZSL London Zoo with its Northern Line connection.

  • Exit the station on the right-hand side and walk along Parkway
  • Continue walking up Parkway for about 6 minutes until you reach Prince Albert Road
  • Turn right into Prince Albert Road and continue for about five minutes until you reach the traffic-light controlled pedestrian crossing
  • Cross left here and walk over the Regent's Canal footbridge
  • Turn right and ZSL London Zoo is then 200 metres up the road on the left-hand side.

Alternatively, ZSL London Zoo visitors can use Regent's Park Tube station (Bakerloo Line) or Baker Street Station (Jubilee, Bakerloo & Metropolitan lines):

From Regent's Park Station (20 minute walk)

  • Exit the station and turn right
  • Cross the Marylebone Road and turn left immediately into Park Square East
  • Continue until you reach the entrance to Regent's Park on the corner of the outer circle
  • Walk through the Park along the Broad Walk (heading north) until you reach the outer circle again. Turn left onto the outer circle
  • ZSL London Zoo's entrance is 200 metres on the left.

Directions from Baker Street

  • Catch the 274 bus from Baker Street to Ormonde Terrace

Or if you fancy a 30 minute walk:

  • Exit the station on Baker Street
  • Turn right and walk to the end of Baker street
  • Cross over Park Road and turn left onto the outer circle
  • Follow this road until you reach the Zoo's main entrance on your right.

By rail

The nearest mainline station is Euston. At Euston Station go to bus stop G and take bus number 253 towards the Narroway/Hackney Central to Camden High Street. At Camden High Street go to Stop T and take bus number 274 towards Victoria Gate to ZSL London Zoo.

By bus

274 bus route

Service number 274 runs from Marble Arch and Baker Street, to Ormonde Terrace. View the 274 bus route and times

C2 bus route

Pick up the C2 from Victoria station, Oxford Circus or Great Portland Street to Gloucester Gate. View the C2 bus route and times

By London Overground

  • Turn right out of the station and follow Camden Road until you get to Camden Town Tube station.
  • Cross the road and walk along Parkway
  • Continue walking up Parkway for about 6 minutes until you reach Prince Albert Road
  • Turn right into Prince Albert Road and continue for about five minutes until you reach the traffic-light controlled pedestrian crossing
  • Cross left here and walk over the Regent's Canal footbridge
  • Turn right and ZSL London Zoo is then 200 metres up the road on the left-hand side.

By bike

The Zoo is a great destination for cyclists - and arriving by bike has never been easier. We have a bike shed for public use in the car park opposite the main Zoo entrance.

We also have two TfL Barclays Cycle Hire scheme docking stations - one in car park opposite the main Zoo entrance and also in the Zoo's main Gloucester Slips car park.

By waterbus

The London Waterbus Company runs a scheduled service along the Regent's Canal between Camden Lock or Little Venice and ZSL London Zoo. For full details call the London Waterbus Company 020 7482 2550.

By car

We have extensive parking facilities, plus we're outside of the congestion charge - find out more

Coach travel information - ZSL London Zoo

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Address

ZSL London Zoo
Regent's Park
London
NW1 4RY
UK

Tel: 020 7722 3333
Fax: 020 7586 5743

Fast Track Tickets

The fastest way to get into the Zoo is by buying your ticket in advance.

Buy tickets here

More visitor information

With so much to see and do, a visit to ZSL London Zoo is the perfect day out for people of all ages.

Our Visitor Information page has all the information you need to plan your day.

The Zoological Society of London is incorporated by Royal Charter - Registered Charity in England and Wales no. 208728.
Principal Office England - Company Number RC000749 - Registered address Regent's Park, London, England NW1 4RY

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