Fen raft spiders, also known as great raft spiders, are one of the largest and rarest spiders in Britain. Visit them in our Tiny Giants area at London Zoo. What do fen raft spiders look like? Fen raft ...

Tropical forests in Papua New Guinea and some surrounding islands. What threats do Victoria crowned pigeons face? Poaching for their meat and feathers and habitat loss due to logging. You can help to ...

More than just a zoo... When you visit London Zoo, you’re doing great things with your great day out. We are more than just a zoo – we are part of ZSL (Zoological Society of London) a global wildlife ...

Discover iconic animals when you step Into Africa at London Zoo. What are the differences between common hippos and pygmy hippos? Why does a zebra have stripes? Which elusive animal is closely related ...

Entering the Giraffe House, you find yourself inside the only Victorian building at London Zoo that’s still used for its original purpose – providing a comfortable home for our tallest residents! In ...

Meet over 8,000 amazing animals, from tiny leafcutter ants to our giant silverback gorilla. Discover key facts about your favourite animals - from the foods they eat to the threats they face in the ...

Did you know you can stay overnight at London Zoo? Find out all the information you need to know before booking your London Zoo Lodges experience with our handy FAQs. Yes, Gold Members get a 10% ...

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As its name suggests, this turtle’s head is so big it can’t be withdrawn inside its shell. Instead, the top and sides of its head are covered with a large bony ‘roof’ that acts like armour. These ...

Chinese giant salamanders eat worms, crustaceans, insect larvae and small vertebrates, such as fish and frogs. They hunt using a gape and suck method, their throat expands, and then they open their ...

Komodo dragons are the world’s largest and heaviest lizards. Komodo dragon babies live in trees until the age of 4 years old to avoid coming into conflict with larger adult dragons. Juveniles are more ...

Gibbons spend their lives swinging through the treetops, eating fruit and singing songs. Gibbons are the most agile of all the apes, using a special form of fast swinging called brachiation. For ...