About the Zoo
Battersea Park Children's Zoo is
run by the Heap family. They have a passion for animals and experience of
running two other wildlife parks at the Chestnut Centre in Derbyshire and the
Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park in the New Forest.
When Battersea Zoo was threatened
with closure in 2003, the Heap family stepped in and saved it. This also gave
them a chance to create a zoo exactly the way they wanted it - turning it into
an opportunity for youngsters to enjoy, respect and learn about the animals
with whom we share our planet.
Come and see our
wonderful character Leafy
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Welcome to Battersea Park Children's Zoo!
We're open all year round!
A visit to the world famous
Battersea Park Children's Zoo in the heart of South London is a must see
stop for all children - and even the adults, living in or visiting the
capital!
We offer an exciting animal
experience that combines a zoo, animal encounters, a play area and a relaxing
cafe.
Have you ever come face to face
with a ring tailed lemur? Or popped up right beside a meerkat? Have you ever
spent time with our Kune Kune pigs - Piggle and Wiggle? Seen an otter at work?
Chatted with a mynah bird? Or patted a pygmy goat?
From giant rabbits to miniature
Shetland ponies, monkey mayhem to the mouse house - this is the zoo that gets
you up close and personal.
Just like the 100,000 visitors we
receive a year to our zoo, we know you'll enjoy your visit - and that
the kids will want to return time and time again!
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