Latest News & Blogs

Wool You Help Us? Battersea Zoo Supports the London City Farm Yarn Project

8th May 2025

Here at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, we’re passionate about all creatures great, small, exotic, and homegrown. While we’re best known for our more exotic residents, we’re equally proud to support and care for rare domestic breeds - from our Bagot goats to Oxford sandy & black pigs.

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Join the fun at Battersea Park Children's Zoo Easter Eggs-travaganza!

4th Apr 2025

This Easter holiday, we're hosting an Easter Eggs-travaganza with egg hunts, fascinating keeper talks, and hands-on activities.

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BPCZ wins grant to build new native pollinator trail at the zoo!

3rd Apr 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Battersea Park Children’s Zoo has been awarded a grant from the London Beekeepers Association Pollinator Fund!

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Sharing the passing of Rico, our prehensile-tailed porcupine

3rd Apr 2025

We are deeply saddened to share that our much-loved prehensile-tailed porcupine passed away in late March following a short period of illness resulting from a liver infection

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Battersea Park Children's Zoo Keeper Recognised as BIAZA Woman of the Year Runner-Up

15th Mar 2025

We are is thrilled to announce that senior keeper, Lizzy Humphries, has been named a runner-up in the prestigious BIAZA Woman of the Year Awards. This recognition celebrates Lizzy’s exceptional dedication, passion, and significant contributions to animal welfare and conservation.

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