Clore Rainforest Lookout
The Clore Rainforest Lookout & Nightzone will be closed for renovation from Monday 9th November until March 2010.
ZSL London Zoo would like to apologise for any disappoint this work might cause.
We pride ourselves as being a world leading zoo and this essential work is important to maintain our high level of animal care and visitor enjoyment.
But don’t worry there’s still hundreds of animals to see, including our colony of western lowland gorillas, Asian lions and their cubs, tigers, giraffes and meerkats.
About Clore
Clore Rainforest Lookout, brings down the barriers between animals and visitors by creating a basement-to-rooftop South American rainforest under a translucent roof. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to wander around a tropical rain forest at canopy and forest floor level.
Find out more
Discovery Zone
In the exhibit’s Discovery Zone, school groups can find out more about the animals and their unique rainforest habitat. To book a session, call the Education Department on 020 7449 6557.
Nightzone
Life in the rainforest never sleeps. At all times of day or night there are animals foraging for food, nurturing their young and making their way through the forest. Visit our Night Zone, and learn all about the nocturnal animals who live in this darkened area. Read more about the Nightzone
Field Conservation
Tropical forests carry environmental, social and economic global importance. Their decline makes their conservation a priority for ZSL.
Species in the biome
Twenty animals from 8 different species are now living in the biome. At present this includes sun bitten, sloth’s, pygmy marmoset, silvery marmoset, golden headed lion tamarin, agouti, black necked aracari and red titi monkeys. View our online gallery
ZSL Picture Store
ZSL’s picture store is now open, showcasing amazing images from across ZSL London Zoo. We have a fantastic selection of images from The Clore Rainforest Lookout which can be bought online.
Keeper Video Diary
Watch our video filmed in the Clore Rainforest Lookout. Lucy one of our keepers will guide you through the exhibit and explain her daily routine. Find out about the animals in the Rainforest Lookout and how we look after them. View the Clore video online.
Biome Planting
The biome recreates the lush foliage of the tropical rainforest, creating a natural habitat for the animals that live there. The planting of the biome has been specially selected to both mimic the South American rainforest and to provide animal enrichment. Find out more about our biome planting
Rainforest Strata
Millions of species of insects, reptiles, fish, amphibians, birds and mammals live in rainforests. They live amongst the many plants, shrubs, trees, bushes and flowers, which are divided into layers called strata. Find out about rainforest strata.
