London zoos and animal attractions are reopening post-lockdown

WWT London Wetland Centre

This idyll in Barnes is a nature reserve that illustrates conservation in action and appeals to kids – and adults – of all ages, especially budding ornithologists (there are over 180 species of bird).

Credit: Saleel Tambe/WWT

ZSL London Zoo

A favourite for kids of all ages, the ZSL London Zoo is where to go to spot the big beasts: the lions, the tigers, the gorillas, the giraffes, the hippos and more. No matter what time of day you're there, you can catch something exciting - even though animal experiences aren't running at the moment.

Credit: ZSL London Zoo

Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Battersea Park's Children's Zoo is a family favourite because it's not too overwhelming but there's still plenty to do, from fun outdoor play spaces to spotting farm animals, meerkats and monkeys.

Chessington World of Adventures

Chessington is the theme park that parents actually enjoy, with a wide variety of rides and activities to suit children of all ages. There's also an on-site zoo, with a large selection of animals kids love, including lions, gorillas, rhinos, zebras, reindeer, flamingos and more. Chessington Zoo will reopen June 18th, with more attractions set to open in July.

Hobbledown Farm

A favourite destination with school classes, Hobbledown farm has it all. In addition to the usual-suspect farm animals, you'll spot camels, meerkats, wallabies, otters, coati, deer and birds of prey. Located right near Epsom station, it's a 25-minute journey out of Clapham Junction. Hobbledown should be opening up again in July.

Bocketts Farm

Located just south of Leatherhead, Surrey, Bocketts Farm is worth the trip away from your comfort zone with hundreds of animals to see (and, in the past, lots to do with them: pony rides, pig racing, goat milking, tractor rides and the chance to see a baby animal or two). Bocketts Farm should be reopening in July.