Up until the mid-19th century, Battersea Park was mainly made up of marshland and field where vegetables such as carrots and asparagus, along with lavender, were grown. In 1858, the area was used for a range of sporting activities after being opened as a public park. And, in 1951, the Festival of Britain celebrations transformed the area into a pleasure garden, before it was reopened as a zoo.
Today, Battersea Park Zoo is run by Carol and Roger Heap, who took over the much-loved zoo after it faced closure in 2003. With their passion for animals and experience running two other wildlife parks, they were able to transform Battersea Park Zoo into a great opportunity for children and young people to experience wildlife and learn about the animals we share our home with on the planet. With our Battersea Park Zoo offers, you will be able to enjoy a fun and educational experience meeting a huge range of wild animals and learning about how they are cared for, where they come from, and the plight of their species. By visiting the zoo, you’ll also be helping to raise funds for the many important conservation projects that they sponsor and contribute towards regularly.
- At the top of this page, you’ll be able to find all the available Battersea Park Zoo vouchers. Click on the one that you’d like to use
- If you are given a unique voucher code, you will need to save this for the future. Save it to your smartphone or download the vouchercloud app for easier access
- If you purchase tickets on the day when you arrive, present the cashier with your voucher code
If visiting the zoo is something that you and your family enjoy doing often, then you can save a lot of money with the great value membership plans available at Battersea Park Zoo. Membership plans include unlimited entry for one named adult or child for a full year, along with an exclusive 10% off in the Café and Gift Shop. Extra discounts are available if you are purchasing three or more memberships at a time.
When Does Battersea Park Zoo Open?
Battersea Park Zoo is open every day of the year except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, when the animals and their keeper have a well-deserved rest. In the winter, they are open from 10am-4:30pm, and from 10am-5pm in the summer.
Which Facilities are Available?
Battersea Park Zoo provides a range of facilities for your comfort and safety, including baby change areas and facilities for disabled guests.
Where Can I Park?
There are three Pay and Display car parks within Battersea Park. Chelsea Gate is the closest one to the zoo.
Phone - 0207 924 5826
Email - info@batterseaparkzoo.co.uk
Summer - 10am - 5:30pm
Winter - 10am - 4:30pm (or dusk)
Battersea Park Zoo is open all year round apart from Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
