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Entry costs

To give our visitors value for money ZSL London Zoo has introduced a tiered ticket price system for 2010.

Fast Track TicketsPlease check your preferred visit date below to find which season (Peak, Mid or Winter) you will be visiting in. Prices can then be cross referenced on the table below.

Online discount

With fast track and family saver tickets, the quickest and cheapest way for your family to get into ZSL London Zoo is by booking online in advance. Family Saver Tickets are available only available online and not at the gate. All tickets bought online are fast track tickets, which let you skip the normal gate queue.

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ZSL is raising money for its conservation projects. You have the opportunity to show your support and contribute an optional £1.80 donation with each of your tickets.

February March April
M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S
Winter prices 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4
Mid season 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Peak season 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30
May June July August
M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
31 30 31

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



Winter 2009/2010 Base Price Full Price (Inc. £1.70 donation)
Adults £14.80 £16.50
Children £11.80 £13.50
Concession £13.30 £15.00
Family Saver £47.70 £54.50
Off Peak Winter 09/10 - until March 5th
Mid Season 2010 Base Price Full Price (Inc. £1.80 donation)
Adults £17.20 £19.00
Children £13.70 £15.50
Concession £15.70 £17.50
Family Saver £55.60 £62.80
Mid Season 2010 - March 6th - 31st & April 19th - 30th
May, June, July and September weekdays - excluding: weekends, bank holidays, Whitsun half term and summer holidays
October - including half term
Peak Season 2010 Base Price Full Price (Inc. £1.80 donation)
Adults £18.00 £19.80
Children £14.20 £16.00
Concession £16.50 £18.30
Family Saver £57.80 £65.00
Peak Season 2010 - Easter holidays: 1st - 18th April
May, June, July and September: weekends, Whitsun and bank holidays
Summer Holidays: July 17th - September 6th

Visitor information Ricky the Rockhopper Penguin

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.

Concessions at the gate

The following concessions are available on the day when you arrive at the main gate:

  • One free adult ticket with every 10 paying children
  • One free entry for one essential carer per paying disabled visitor

Mayor of London logoFree admission for London state schools – sponsored by the Mayor of London.

Terms of entry

  • Permission must be obtained for all filming and photography for commercial purposes
  • Children under 16 will not be admitted without an adult.
  • No dogs are allowed on the ZSL London Zoo premises
  • Bicycles are not allowed on Zoo premises
  • Scooters, rollerskates, rollerblades, skateboards are not allowed on Zoo premises.
  • Heelys roller shoes must not be used as skates, but may be worn as shoes.
  • Please note, there is no provision for left luggage.
  • As of April 2006 we no longer accept Whitbread Leisure Vouchers

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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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