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.

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!