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Good for kids, queues short |
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If you believe animals should have as much space as in the wild |
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yes |
London Zoo is situated right on the side of Regent's Park. In fact you can see some of the animals from the northern end of Regent's Park. This is where the final scene of 'Withnail & I' was shot. In the pouring rain with the wolves in the background. I wouldn't recommend a visit when it's raining though. London, although classically portrayed as a rainy city is far nicer in the sunshine I think. Don't get me wrong, I like the rain. I think it gives
London a sort of moody feel that is rare in other cities but I just prefer to experience it from the other side of a windowpane.
Anyway... In the sunshine Regent's park is wonderful and compared to some of London's other attractions, the queue for London Zoo is not usually that long. It has all the standard elements that a Zoo should boast; Reptile house etc. and, more recently, has tried to present a more eco-friendly, conservation-centred picture. I say 'tried' because this is central London and therefore no safari park. You should not expect the appalling conditions of Eastern European zoos. In fact the animals are cared for very well but equally the Lions don't have acres of space to roam around in.
The Zoo stretches to the other side of Regent's canal. Don't miss this part because, in addition to some of the less exciting animals, it holds the birdhouse which is great fun to walk through, especially for kids.
The Nearest tube is Camden Town but I advise getting off at Euston Square or Baker Street and walking up through Regent's Park. It does not take the whole day to see the Zoo and continuing the walk over Primrose Hill to Hampstead is very nice and will leave you tired enough to enjoy a coffee and something to eat in one of the many cafes situated there.
Overall I think the Zoo is a great way to tire out the kids.
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