We independently review event details listed or recommended. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Details

Kids activities and halloween activities, events in Regents Park and Whipsnade for babies, toddlers, kids, teenagers and 18+ from ZSL

ZSL

About ZSL

Helping people and wildlife live better together.

We're ZSL - an international conservation charity driven by science, working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world by protecting critical species, restoring ecosystems, helping people and wildlife live together and inspiring support for nature.

We’ve been building stronger connections to wildlife for 200 years.

Through our leading Zoos, our innovative conservation work in the field and through the Institute of Zoology, a centre of research excellence, we are passionate advocates for nature and won't stop until we have created a world where wildlife thrives.

Ages

0-12m, 1-17, 18+ Years

ZSL locations

Google Maps

All ZSL Events

Events

EVENT

Perfect family days out - Feeding Time at the Zoo This May half term, join us at London Zoo for Feeding Time at the Zoo – where learning about animals’ favourite foods is just the start of the fun! With interactive foodie games and stories, a series of pop up animal themed kitchens to explore and a teddy bears picnic to join, tuck into this scrumptious celebration of all things edible. Perfect for family groups and visitors of all ages! What’s Cooking at Feeding Time at the Zoo? Animal themed kitchen tents Did you know… some animals are super picky eaters, while others will munch on almost anything? Our pop up kitchen tents are bursting with fun facts and tasty surprises: Herbivore Kitchen – Leafy greens, juicy fruits… find out which animals are veggie lovers! Carnivore Kitchen – Meat on the menu! Discover how predators dine in the wild. Insectivore Kitchen – Bug bites, anyone? Uncover the curious world of insect-eaters! Plus, get quizzy with it! Test your animal knowledge with our Kitchen Quiz and stand a chance to win exciting prizes. There will also be a BBQ chalet on the Main Lawn, where you can sizzle your way through a spread of delicious bites, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options for everyone. Animal Talk Programme Discover the fascinating world of animal diets with our Animal Talk Programme. Learn about what our animals eat, how their meals are carefully prepared, and why nutrition is so important for their health and happiness. We’ll also be celebrating special animal birthdays with exciting treats and surprises. It’s the perfect way to learn about our amazing animals while having a wild time! Family-friendly activities and fun Bring your little ones to the Teddy Bear’s Picnic – perfect for young families. There’s plenty of fun for everyone with a variety of games and activities, including Storytelling with food-themed books, and interactive food-themed photo opportunities. It’s a day of food, fun, and family bonding you won’t want to miss. Don’t miss out on the most delicious event of the year! Book your tickets today and discover the wonderful world of Feeding Time at the Zoo! About London Zoo Feel closer to nature at London Zoo, a ZSL conservation zoo in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant capital cities. Discover amazing wildlife, learn how we're protecting their future and share incredible memories of our leaping, roaring, squawking natural world. Meet over 10,000 amazing animals, from tiny marching leafcutter ants to our giant 193kg silverback gorilla. Discover key facts about your favourite animals - from the foods they eat to the threats they face in the wild. And find out how we’re tackling threats and protecting endangered species with our global wildlife conservation work.

ZSL

May Half Term - Feeding Time at London Zoo

from £31.00 per session

Regents Park, NW1 4RY

+ 13

Kids Activities • 0-12m, 1-17, 18+ Years

Full listing Book now

EVENT

London Zoo's Zoonormous Egg Hunt! Eggs are everywhere at Easter, but nothing quite like this! On a visit to see his animal friends, the Easter bunny has dropped Easter eggs all over London Zoo and he needs your help to find them all. Follow our Easter egg hunt and collect the missing letters from your trail card, celebrating some of our incredible egg-laying birds at London Zoo along the way! But careful, not all our hidden eggs are created equal: only some of them will help you on your way. Crack the secret password to gain access to a secret end location. Then make your golden promise to wildlife and collect a tasty treat! As well as our Zoonormous egg hunt, visitors can enjoy egg-stra special Easter crafts, photo opportunities and games. Head over to the Dome on the main lawn to play ‘How many eggs?!’, where you could win a very special chocolate egg*. Along with over 8,500 amazing animals, you’ll be all set for an egg-cellent day out this Easter! About London Zoo Feel closer to nature at London Zoo, a ZSL conservation zoo in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant capital cities. Discover amazing wildlife, learn how we're protecting their future and share incredible memories of our leaping, roaring, squawking natural world. Meet over 10,000 amazing animals, from tiny marching leafcutter ants to our giant 193kg silverback gorilla. Discover key facts about your favourite animals - from the foods they eat to the threats they face in the wild. And find out how we’re tackling threats and protecting endangered species with our global wildlife conservation work. Daily talks at London Zoo Get closer to nature and learn more about animals from across the world. Our daily animal talks share the latest understanding of endangered species, their habitats, and how we can protect them. These talks are subject to change, please check our ‘What’s On’ boards when you arrive for accurate timings and additional pop-up talks throughout the day. Don’t miss any of our scheduled daily talks with the London Zoo app. Offering handy reminder notifications and directions directly to the talk location.

ZSL

Easter at London Zoo

from £31.00 per session

Regents Park, NW1 4RY

+ 13

Kids Activities • 0-12m, 1-17, 18+ Years

Full listing Book now

EVENT

An adventure with a difference Explore a world of wildlife like never before at Whipsnade Zoo, the largest zoo in the UK. Enjoy a full day of adventure making incredible memories. Experience thousands of amazing animals and learn how, as a ZSL conservation zoo, we're protecting their future. Meet our animals. From a herd of Asian elephants to vast different species of butterflies and invertebrates, we have over 10,000 animals at Whipsnade Zoo. Discover incredible facts about your favourite species - from their favourite snacks to the threats they face in the wild. And find out how we're using our expertise to protect them with cutting-edge wildlife conservation. EXPERIENCE WILDLIFE FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE Connect with nature's most spectacular animals and learn about their unique habitats. From what it takes to provide expert care for a herd of elephants, to exploring one of the largest butterfly biomes in the UK. EXPERIENCE WILDLIFE FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE Connect with nature's most spectacular animals and learn about their unique habitats. From what it takes to provide expert care for a herd of elephants, to exploring one of the largest butterfly biomes in the UK. TALKS AT THE ZOO Get closer to nature and learn more about animals from across the world. Our daily animal talks share the latest understanding of endangered species, their habitats, and how we can protect them. These talks are subject to change, please check our ‘What’s On’ boards when you arrive for accurate timings and additional pop-up talks throughout the day. CHILDREN'S PLAYPARKS Whether it's our nimble red pandas or agile chimps, your children can leap, climb and swing just like their favourite animals in our nature-inspired adventure play parks. Free with your entry, our play areas provide a safe area for your children to let their imaginations go wild. ABOUT WHIPSNADE ZOO When you have a big day out at Whipsnade Zoo, you’re helping animals around the world – in a big way! We are more than a zoo, we are part of ZSL (Zoological Society of London) a global conservation charity. We have teams of scientists, conservationists,rangers and community workers around the world helping to protect species and restore their habitats with vital wildlife conservation work. Whipsnade Zoo is a hub of conservation activity, from our crucial breeding programmes for endangered wildlife like the scimitar-horned oryx to native species conservation on our 600-acre site. Book in advance for the best prices and to avoid disappointment.

ZSL

Whipsnade Zoo

from £18.90 per session

Whipsnade, LU6 2LF

+ 55

Kids Activities • 0-12m, 1-17, 18+ Years

Full listing Book now

EVENT

World Penguin Day is on 25 April - and you are all invited to the Pool Party! Join us as we shine a spotlight on our humorous Humboldt penguin pals this World Penguin Day. And because nobody likes the party to end, we are going to keep the celebrations going all weekend! Learn more about our fabulous feathered friends With over 60 penguins residing at Penguin Beach, we can guarantee over 60 different penguin personalities to fall in love with. As animal ambassadors for London Zoo, our Humboldt penguins can certainly teach us a lot about how incredible this species is and how amazing their adaptations are. Learn about their unique behaviours, habitats and abilities as well as conservation efforts to protect them in the wild. Sadly, plastic is found in the stomach of over 80% of marine birds, and unsustainable and excessive fishing has caused a massive decrease in food for these penguins. These problems have resulted in Humboldt Penguin numbers declining by 85% in the last 40 years. By visiting London Zoo, a science-driven conservation zoo, you will also be supporting our work with wildlife around the world, including marine birds and fishing routes. Penguin activities at London Zoo Whether you’re a penguin fan, wildlife lover, or just looking for a fun activity in London this April, our World Penguin Day celebrations have something for all ages. Enjoy interactive exhibits, quizzes, games and giveaways, engaging talks and zookeeper insights where you can ask your own penguin-y questions at our special Q&A sessions. Penguin Talks, Bubble Party, Keeper Q&As, Giveaways and Competitions Join us for our usual penguin talks, but with bubbles! Enjoy watching our penguins playing with bubbles while we tell you all about them. Once you've discovered plenty of penguin facts, stick around for a Q&A with one of our expert penguin zookeepers. All day: crafts, challenges, artefacts, and prizes Learn even more about penguins by taking a closer look at some of our penguin artefacts. Make a friendship bracelet to match our penguin! Our penguins all wear special bracelets that help us to identify them. Join our craft table to use our penguin ID chart to make your own bracelet that matches our penguin or create your own unique beaded bracelet! Have a go at identifying some of our 60 plus penguins using our penguin ID chart. Look out for some special Golden Tickets that will give some lucky visitors the chance to feed our penguins a fishy snack! We can't wait to see you for a perfectly penguin party

ZSL

World Penguin Day at London Zoo

from £31.00 per session

Regents Park, NW1 4RY

+ 5

Kids Activities • 0-12m, 1-17, 18+ Years

Full listing Book now

EVENT

Feel closer to nature at London Zoo, a ZSL conservation zoo in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant capital cities. Discover amazing wildlife, learn how we're protecting their future and share incredible memories of our leaping, roaring, squawking natural world. Meet over 10,000 amazing animals, from tiny marching leafcutter ants to our giant 193kg silverback gorilla. Discover key facts about your favourite animals - from the foods they eat to the threats they face in the wild. And find out how we’re tackling threats and protecting endangered species with our global wildlife conservation work. DAILY TALKS AT LONDON ZOO Get closer to nature and learn more about animals from across the world. Our daily animal talks share the latest understanding of endangered species, their habitats, and how we can protect them. These talks are subject to change, please check our ‘What’s On’ boards when you arrive for accurate timings and additional pop-up talks throughout the day. Don’t miss any of our scheduled daily talks with the London Zoo app. Offering handy reminder notifications and directions directly to the talk location. PLAY AREA Calling all adventurers, explorers and globetrotters! London Zoo’s Animal Adventure zone takes young visitors on a journey of discovery. Animal Adventure gives children the chance to come face-to-face with amazing animals, including meerkats, porcupines, pigs, coatis, alpacas, llamas and goats. Specially designed low barriers mean young animal fans feel like they’re right in the heart of the action, watching the animals behave just as they would in the wild, and there’ll be plenty of opportunities to meet ZSL’s expert keepers and get the inside story on their work. Animal Adventure is the ultimate zoo experience for young pups! Capturing little ones’ imaginations, a child-sized hot air balloon will ‘transport’ them to animal kingdoms around the world. Kids can follow in Darwin’s daring footsteps - navigating swinging bridges, slides and ladders aboard HMS Beagle, and our Splash Zone is the perfect place to cool off in on a sunny day.

ZSL

London Zoo

from £20.80 per session

Regents Park, NW1 4RY

+ 55

Kids Activities • 0-12m, 1-17, 18+ Years

Full listing Book now

EVENT

Explore Your Family Adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween. Calling all little monsters and brave families to trick-or-treat at Whipsnade Zoo! Discover a fascinating family Halloween adventure at Boo at the Zoo this October half term. Take part in spooky activities, uncover animal secrets, enjoy a Halloween costume party, and help protect our incredible wildlife and save endangered species from extinction. Boo at the Zoo Halloween Activities Highlights River Room • Halloween Disco and Costume Party: Join the free party with games like walking like a mummy, roaring like a lion, or hopping like a kangaroo, and finishing with a costume contest, it's fun for all ages. Three sessions at 11am, 12pm, and 1.45pm. • Spooky Magic Show: Experience a spooky interactive Halloween magic show for all ages. Free and family friendly, with shows at 11.30am, 12.30pm, and 2.15pm. • Creepy Crafts: Create your very own animal masquerade mask at our self-serve craft station. Available throughout the event, it's perfect for little artists to unleash their creativity! • Halloween Storytime: Enjoy magical stories with interactive Makaton elements for families and kids. Join our free storytelling sessions at 10.30am, 1.15pm, and 3pm. Rainforest Room • Pumpkin Painting*: Get creative with our pumpkin painting activity using edible markers, so your pumpkin can still be carved or displayed at home. A fun, family-friendly activity perfect for all ages! *Additional charges apply. There is no space for families to leave their pumpkins, please take them home after decorating. Covered Picnic Areas • Face Painting: Transform into a spooky character with Fandango Faces' ghoulish face painting! Available from 11am to 3pm, perfect Halloween fun for children. • Mini Graveyard Trail: Stop by the eerie graveyard of animal species that are no longer with us. You'll have a blast learning how to prevent extinctions from happening in the future through interactive games. Fun and educational for the whole family! And More… • Halloween Railway Trail*: Get ready for a thrilling adventure! Hop on the The Great Whipsnade Railway and see if you can spot our 6 Extinct in the Wild animals hiding along the trail. Complete the challenge, and you will earn a fun prize - some spooky stickers to take home as a reward for your sharp eyes! *Additional charges apply. • Ghoulish Ghost Tours: Join our free ghost tours to discover the spooky history of the zoo! Family-friendly, but with themes of death and gore. Tours run at 11am, 12pm, and 2pm. No need to pre-book, just come and join us! • Spook-tacular Animal Talks: Don’t miss our thrilling animal talks where you can learn about a variety of amazing creatures! These talks are perfect for kids and adults alike, and they'll give you an insight into some of the zoo's most fascinating animals. You can also win a free pumpkin with our pumpkin voucher mini competitions held during the talks! We're giving away up to five vouchers every day.

ZSL

Boo at the Zoo: Halloween Family Adventure

from £19.90 per session

Whipsnade, LU6 2LF

14:00 - 16:00 Sun 03rd Nov

Halloween activities • 0-12m, 1-11 Years

Full listing Book now

EVENT

Time to trick-or-treat at London Zoo! Join us for a family Halloween adventure at Boo at the Zoo this October half term. Experience spooky activities and learn about amazing wildlife, carve pumpkins and uncover the mysteries of animals, perfect for all little monsters and brave families. Boo at the Zoo Highlights • Extinct Species Graveyard: Stop by the eerie graveyard of animal species that are no longer with us and learn how to prevent extinctions from happening in the future. • Pumpkin Patch: Explore our pumpkin patch, where you can choose your own pumpkin while capturing memories at our various photo opportunity points. Why not stay and get creative by painting your own spooky pumpkin.* • Race against Extinction: Grab your trail card and time jar and join us on an exhilarating journey to discover the 'Extinct in the Wild' species that ZSL is fighting to protect. Along the way, collect sand from magical sand timers to fill your jar. This is your reminder that time is ticking to save these amazing species before it's too late! • Spooky Crafts: A fan favourite! Get creative with some Spooky themed crafts and make your very own spooky mask!* • Spooky Animal Talks: Learn about animals such as spiders and bats, as well as other nocturnal animals in our Halloween themed talks. London Zoo Member Exclusive Golden Pumpkin Hunt: Everyday a Golden Pumpkin will be hidden around the zoo for members to try and find. The first member to locate it each day will win a special prize. Once you find the Golden Pumpkin, pick it up and head to our Halloween Hub on the Main Lawn to find one of our team who will help you to claim your prize. Perfect for Families and Kids This October Half Term Halloween activities await children and families at Boo at the Zoo this October half term. It's a Halloween family event you won't want to miss! From spooky trails to face painting and craft activities, this event will have something for everyone! *Additional charges apply for pumpkin decorating and face painting.

ZSL

Boo at the Zoo: Halloween Event

from £23.90 per session

Regents Park, NW1 4RY

14:00 - 17:00 Sun 03rd Nov

Kids Activities • 0-12m, 1-13, 18+ Years

Full listing Book now

EVENT

Join us this Christmas at our cosy Lookout Lodges, as Santa returns to Whipsnade Zoo! Little ones can join in festive crafts before meeting Santa in his magical grotto and receive a very special early Christmas gift to take home. This year, choose from Meet Santa, Meet Santa Animal Gift-Giving and Meet Santa VIP Breakfast sessions. We also have relaxed sessions available. Gold members, Fellows and Patrons who registered their interest received one week's priority access to book for four special dates at a discounted rate, and were the first to know as soon as tickets went live. Booking for the four discounted dates has now closed, but Gold Members, Fellows and Patrons can still book for remaining sessions at the standard price. What Meet Santa sessions are available this year at Whipsnade Zoo? Meet Santa 30 November and 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 & 24 December Santa is stopping by at Whipsnade Zoo’s cosy Lookout Lodge this year. Little ones can join in festive crafts before meeting Santa in his magical grotto and receive a very special early Christmas gift to take home. This experience is £17.50 per child. Meet Santa Priority for Gold members, Fellows and Patrons 23 & 24 November and 19 & 20 December Gold members, Fellows and Patrons have priority access to these sessions for 1 week only. The sessions include the same experience as standard Meet Santa sessions but are offered at a 10% discount. If you are a Gold member, Fellow or Patron, please use the email address associated to your membership to ensure you receive your priority booking links. Meet Santa Priority Relaxed sessions are also available on 23 & 24 November and 19 December. Meet Santa Relaxed 1 November and 18 December These sessions include the same experience as standard Meet Santa sessions, but with dimmed lighting, quieter sounds and other reduced sensory stimulation to make the area feel more relaxed, specifically designed for those with additional needs. This experience is £17.50 per child. Meet Santa Animal Gift-Giving 23, 24 & 30 November and 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 24 December For only £22.50 more per child*, join our elves to make tasty gifts for some of our Zoo residents and then head on a tour to deliver your gift and watch the animals get stuck in. And of course, every child will meet Santa in his grotto and take away a Christmas gift. Most suitable for ages 5 and over. A Meet Santa Animal Gift-Giving Relaxed session is available on 23 December. Meet Santa VIP Breakfast 23, 24 & 30 November and 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 December For only £25 more per child*, start your day with a little extra Christmas sparkle as you join Mrs Claus and the elves for crafts, activities and a delicious continental breakfast buffet. Afterwards, your little ones will head over to feed our penguins their breakfast with the help of our animal experts. And of course, every child will meet Santa in his grotto.