Hanwell Zoo in London’s west is, like Golder’s Hill Zoo, one of the city’s smaller zoos.
10 places to encounter London’s animal life
10 places to encounter London’s animal life…9. Walthamstow Wetlands…
This 211 hectare site in east London, managed by Thames Water, is one of the largest urban wetland in Europe.
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10 places to encounter London’s animal life…8. Epping Forest…
This 6,000 acre woodland and pasture habitat, located on the north-eastern outskirts of London, is famous for its ancient and veteran trees – numbering almost 55,000 – but is also home to a range of wildlife.
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10 places to encounter London’s animal life…6. The River Thames…
The River Thames is home to a range of wildlife as it winds through London including several thousand seals which have been spotted at locations across the city’s span.
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10 places to encounter London’s animal life…5. Golders Hill Park Zoo…
Not to be confused with the much larger ZSL London Zoo, this small zoo in Golders Hill Park on the north-western side of Hampstead Heath is home to a number of exotic species including ring-tailed lemurs, red-necked wallabies and kookaburras.
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10 places to encounter London’s animal life…4. Bushy Park…
Famous for its herd of Red and Fallow deer, the expansive Bushy Park in south-west London is also a haven for many other kinds of wildlife – from birds and fish to insects and small mammals.
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10 places to encounter London’s animal life…2. Mudchute Park and Farm…
There are a number of “city farms” in London and one of the largest is Mudchute Park and Farm on the Isle of Dogs.
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