London Zoo

 

London Zoo

London Zoo is one of the world's oldest scientific zoos. It first opened on April 27, 1828, in the City of London, and its original purpose was to house animals for scientific purposes. Some time later, in 1847, the decision was made to open the zoo to the public. The zoo now houses 755 different species, for a total of 15,104 animals, making it one of the UK's largest wildlife parks for children. The Zoological Society of London administers and manages London Zoo, which is located in Regent's Park (ZSL). The society, founded in 1826, also owns Whipsnade Zoo in the county of Bedfordshire; large animals, such as elephants and rhinoceroses, which are not permitted in the London Zoo. London Zoo also has the oldest reptile house (1849), aquarium (1853), and children's zoo ( 1938). The zoo receives no state funding and is solely supported by visitor fees and advertising. Animals are treated and protected under all conditions.


History
Sir Stamford Raffles founded the London Zoo in 1826, and this colour print from 1835 depicts the camel house. Raffles, who had mostly travelled in Asia, was able to obtain land for the zoo's construction but died of a stroke the following year. Following his death, the third Marquess of Lansdowne took over the project and oversaw the construction of the first structures to house the animals. The zoo first opened its doors to members of the Zoological Society of London in April 1828; animals present at the time included oryx of Arabia, greater kudu, orangutans, and extinct species such as the quagga and thylacine. In 1829, King George IV issued a Royal Decree Law in support of the Society. When Peter Chalmers Mitchell became secretary of the Society, it was decided to close the animals and raise them in special facilities because exotic animals could not live outdoors in London's harsh climate. Mitchell improved the structures in which the animals lived, and it was discovered over time that many species were able to adapt completely and without difficulty. According to the first international breeding and breeding project, an Arabian oryx named 'Caroline' was sent to the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona in 1961. Today, the zoo contributes to the reproduction of approximately 130 species.


Closure is a possibility.
In the 1990s, the zoo housed over 7,000 animals and was the largest in the United Kingdom; Chester Zoo could only hold 3,500. Some of the animals featured could only be seen in captivity at the zoo, such as the wombat, Tasmanian devil, and long-nosed potoroo . The vastness of the work involved in caring for so many animals was one of the major causes of the London Zoo's financial crisis. The zoo appeared to be on the verge of permanent closure in the 1980s, owing to dwindling visitor numbers. When the zoo's closure was announced publicly and officially in 1991, visitors began to pour in, and numerous private individuals contributed significantly.


Hour
Sunday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Monday 9AM–6PM
Tuesday 9AM–6PM
Wednesday 9AM–6PM
Thursday 9AM–6PM
Friday 9AM–6PM
Saturday 9AM–6PM

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