Today: light drizzle · 13°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Expensive · GBP
Who for
Toddler-friendly · Ages 1–12
A small, family-friendly zoo located within Battersea Park, perfect for young children. Highlights include: Hands-on petting area with goats, sheep, and guinea pigs Indoor meerkat and monkey enclosures Daily keeper talks and feeding sessions Playground and picnic areas nearby
Facilities include pushchair-friendly paths, baby-changing, and a café. The zoo is compact, so it's easy to see everything in 1–2 hours. Best for toddlers and preschoolers, but older kids also enjoy the interactive elements. Note that some paths can be muddy after rain.
What parents should know
A small, family-friendly zoo located within Battersea Park, perfect for young children.
Best timing
Plan for 1–2 hours
The zoo is compact and manageable in 1–2 hours, so you won't need to worry about an exhausting full day out.
Clothing
Wear appropriate footwear
Paths can become muddy after rain, so waterproof shoes or wellies are worth bringing if wet weather is forecast.
Animals
Use the petting area for toddlers
The hands-on petting area with goats, sheep, and guinea pigs is brilliant for young children to interact with animals up close.
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