London Zoo on the edge of Regent's Park is one of the world's leading places in animal research and is the oldest scientific zoo in the world, being found in 1828. Covering a total area of 36 acres the site houses numerous species of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians and invertebrates. London zoo also houses many historically listed buildings including the clock tower, giraffe house and penguin pool. However, due to the amount of listed buildings with in the zoo it has considerably restricted the zoo's options for growth and modernization.
London Zoo's newest attraction is Gorilla Kingdom, which cost £5.3 million. It houses three Western Lowland Gorillas, two female and one male. When the gorillas are fed each day they go through 2-3 sack loads of fruit and vegetables, which also includes popcorn!
Other popular creatures at the zoo include the Black footed and Rock Hopper Penguins from South Africa and sub-antarctic islands.
Another relatively new enclosure is Butterfly Paradise. Housed within a giant caterpillar is very humid environment that supports 100s of species of butterflies and moths and a pupae breeding room.
London Zoo's newest attraction is Gorilla Kingdom, which cost £5.3 million. It houses three Western Lowland Gorillas, two female and one male. When the gorillas are fed each day they go through 2-3 sack loads of fruit and vegetables, which also includes popcorn!
Other popular creatures at the zoo include the Black footed and Rock Hopper Penguins from South Africa and sub-antarctic islands.
Another relatively new enclosure is Butterfly Paradise. Housed within a giant caterpillar is very humid environment that supports 100s of species of butterflies and moths and a pupae breeding room.
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