Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Take the whole family along to one of these fabulous British zoos on your next holiday – whether you’re visiting London or Scotland or the North West, there are plenty of opportunities to visit the animal kingdom!
We’ve made sure you can reach a zoo by train, so hop on board with NationalRail.com and discover the UK’s best zoos by train.
Chester Zoo
With over 15,000 animals and 125 acres of gardens, Chester Zoo offers plenty of entertainment for an entire day. See elephants, a baby bear born in June, penguins, alligators, and more in between daily animal talks and a stop at the gift shop.
Nearest train station: Chester. Take the zoo bus from bus stop S6 –the transport is included in the zoo admission price!
Bristol Zoo
Walk over the glass-roofed gorilla house and watch penguins swim from a glass viewing area below the water at the Bristol Zoo! Buy cheaper tickets online in advance and get there before 3 September 2017 to catch their DINOMANIA exhibit!
Getting there: Take the train to Clifton Down station and enjoy a short stroll past the sights of Clifton Suspension Bridge.
London Zoo
Visit the world’s oldest scientific zoo in London and witness the largest collection of animals in the United (animal) Kingdom! Make sure you visit Tiger Territory, Gorilla Kingdom, the Outback and the world’s first aquarium during your time at the London Zoo.
Nearest train station: London Euston
Edinburgh Zoo
Want to see pandas and koalas? Take a trip up to Edinburgh and meet some incredible wildlife in Scotland’s capital city. Don’t miss the daily penguin parade.
Get the train to Edinburgh Waverley or Edinburgh Haymarket – they both service the bus that takes you directly to the zoo.
Welsh Mountain Zoo
Enjoy views from the top of the hill this zoo spans, and check out snow leopards, camels and hundreds of other exotic animals. Explore many beautiful sites nearby in North Wales including Snowdonia, the Llŷn Coastal Path and more.
Hop on the free Zoo Mini Bus service from Colwyn Bay railway station
Which zoo will you be visiting next? If you’re planning a train trip in the UK, here is a list of all of the British zoos to add to your holiday itinerary! Grab your train tickets from www.nationalrail.com and enjoy the best UK zoos on your next trip.
