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Zoos & Wildlife

Penguin Beach

πŸ“ London, Greater London

β˜…4.8(125 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

London Zoo's Penguin Beach features Humboldt penguins in a beach habitat with underwater viewing. Visitors can buy fish packets and wear gloves to feed the penguins directly, with scheduled keeper talks explaining penguin behaviour.

βœ“ Hands-on feedingβœ“ Keeper talksβœ“ Humboldt penguinsβœ“ Underwater viewingβœ“ London Zoo highlight

πŸ† Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with children aged 3 and up who want a memorable wildlife encounter beyond a standard zoo walkthrough. The hands-on feeding makes it genuinely interactive for school-age children. Younger toddlers enjoy the spectacle of penguins swimming at eye level through the viewing panels.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Buy a fish packet at the kiosk near the enclosure entrance to participate in feeding
⏰Catch a scheduled keeper talk for detailed information on penguin behaviour and conservation
🎟️Bring a light jacket as the open-air enclosure can feel breezy even on warm days
πŸš—Arrive early to secure bench seating closest to the water for the best swimming views

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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125 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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hiuzun

11 months ago

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β€œIt was absolutely lovely experience beautiful to watch penguins they jumping around swimming and great and also if you want you can feed penguins they’re giving you gloves and you can buy packet of fish and you can feed the penguins. It was amazing experience.”

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Whitney Southard

7 months ago

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β€œPerfect for kids! My little ones loved watching the penguins waddle across the beach before diving into the water. It’s located in a great spot within Regent's Park, and the atmosphere is always lively.”

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Philip Pearce

10 months ago

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β€œAmazing the lady’s that looked after us made it feel so special was worth it just to get up close and see the penguins characters”

πŸ’¬ What parents mention

Interactive feeding experienceEngaging keeper talksSpectacular swimming viewsGreat atmosphere and seating

Overview

Penguin Beach sits within London Zoo in Regent's Park, offering close-up views of Humboldt penguins waddling across a beach and diving through the water. Fish packets and gloves are available for direct feeding sessions. Keeper talks run throughout the day with detailed insights into penguin care and conservation. Plenty of bench seating surrounds the enclosure, and pram access is straightforward throughout the area.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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