Into Africa
Into Africa offers the opportunity to come eye to eye with some of Africa’s most unusual animals. Giraffes, zebras, okapis, warthogs and African running dogs all feature in this exciting exhibit.
Giraffe viewing platform
Step Into Africa and observe the elegance and grace of the giraffes from the new viewing platform, taking in the African-like surroundings from a giraffe’s viewpoint.
Warthogs
Into Africa is home to ZSL London Zoo's four warthogs. Because warthogs don't like to be too hot you will often find our warthogs rolling in their mud wallows to cool off.
In 2008, ZSL London Zoo had its first warthog family with the birth of baby Harry - the first warthog born in the zoo for nearly 100 years!
Meet the African hunting dogs
Keeper Anna Humberstone tells us about ZSL London Zoo's hunting dogs in Into Africa.
Adopt a giraffe
Adopt Ellish, ZSL London Zoo's cheeky and mischievous giraffe.
By adopting Ellish for yourself or as a gift, you will be directly supporting ZSL’s conservation work. Your donation will enable us to continue to conserve endangered animals and their habitats, both around the world and in the UK.
Okapi conservation
ZSL is involved in conservation of the okapi though a project which supports the management of the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. During a survey conducted in 2008, camera traps snapped landmark images of the elusive okapi in the Watalinga Forest, northern sector of the Virunga National Park which proved that the species had a wider distribution than previously thought. The study also investigated the threats faced by the Watalinga okapi population and found that their extinction was likely unless immediate action was taken to monitor and protect them.
Animal facts
Click on the pictures below to find out more about Into Africa's amazing animals:
Book online and jump the queue
With so many animals to see make sure you make the most of your day at the Zoo by jumping the queue. The fastest way to get in is by buying your ticket in advance.
Behind the scenes
Go behind the scenes with the keepers as they get up close to the Okapi and check their feet as part of their daily health checks.
