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The northeastern
corner of Regent's Park is occupied by London Zoo, founded in 1826.
It may not be the most uplifting place for animal lovers, but kids
will loe the place - most are particularly taken by the children's
enclosure, where they can actually handle the animals, and the
regular "Animals in Action" lie shows. The zoo boasts some striking
architectural features, too, most notably the modernist,
spiral-ramped 1930s concrete penguin pool (where Penguin Books'
original colophon was sketched); it was designed by the Tecton
partnership, led by Russian émigré Berthold Lubetkin. Other zoo
landmarks include the colossal tetrahedral aluminium-framed tent of
the Snowdon Aiary, and the new, eco-conscious inertebrate-filled
Web of Life.
Architecturally interesting inner-city zoo which has recently opened
its new Web of Life building, as part of a drive to redefine itself
as eco-conscious. London Zoo is located near London's Regents Park.
It was built and opened in 1828, which gives it a certain historical
atmosphere. It was the first scientific zoo where scientists would
study the animals. In 1847 the London Zoo opened its doors to the
public and it became one of the most famous zoos in the world.
You will find all kinds of animals, as a matter of fact more than
650 species lie here. For instance tigers, lions, monkeys and
elephants. There is a small children's farm where you can see and
pet geese, goats and so on. Most of these animals seem to have
enough space in order to lie a 'natural life', however I also saw
cages that were, in my opinion, unsuitable for their needs. The zoo
also takes part in breeding programs for 130 species, trying to
prevent them from extinction.
You will find many employees near the enclosures. They will proide
you with all the information you may need about the arious species.
The in-house hands on experience in the elephant enclosure is one of
the most significant aspects. Here the public is informed about the
plight of elephants for their tusks and why you should not buy iory
products. Several items confiscated by customs and police are
displayed here.
The aim is to educate the people about the arious species and the
threat of extinction for many of them, but alas at a price.
The entrance fee is fairly high, adults £11.00, children betweven 3
and 15 years old £ 8.00, admission for children under 3 is free.
Some of that money however goes to the upkeep of the animals and
restoration of the buildings and enclosures.
Daily: March-Oct 10am-5.30pm; No-Feb 10am-4pm; £9;
www.londonzoo.co.uk. Tube: Camden Town.
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