What should I bring when i visit the park?

We recommend you come prepared with sun cream and a sun hat on hot days. Wellies, waterproofs and umbrella on wet days!

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There is no feeding the animals at our park, unless on a keeper experience. Find out more about Keeper Experiences and Animal Encounters

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There are three council-run Pay and Display car parks within Battersea Park. The closest car park to the zoo is Chelsea Gate.

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The roads around the park are generally for residents only with a few pay and display bays.

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Yes, we can take cash or card. Please note there is no cash machine on site.

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There is no cash machine on site.

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Yes, there is a Family Room for baby feeding and changing.

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Please note the smoking of cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes is not permitted anywhere in the zoo. Customers may get their hand stamped, exit the zoo and re-enter.

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Only Registered Assistance Dogs are welcome to visit Battersea Park children's zoo. All dogs must wear their harness/uniform and be on a short lead where applicable. Assistance dog identification/registration may be requested.Visitors with assistance dogs will be asked to meet with a zookeeper on arrival for an on-site briefing and confirm acceptance of these and any other conditions required on that day. For the welfare of our Capuchin Monkeys dogs are not permitted to walk through our monkey area.

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A Child tickets start from 2 years old.

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Yes you are welcome to bring a picnic to eat in one of our designated areas.

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Of course! Customers may get their hand stamped, exit the zoo and re-enter.

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A person must be over 16 years of age to visit without a supervising adult.

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Proof of disability can include a Blue Badge, Access Card or similar, DWP letter (i.e PIP, DLA), statement of special educational needs from a LEA, or a letter from a medical professional on NHS headed paper stating carer required.

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Unfortunately we do not have wheelchairs to rent out.

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Yes, we have Ice creams, light bites, sandwiches, cold and hot drinks available in our cafe.

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On average people spend between 2 to 4 hours visiting our park.

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We are currently not operating time slots or pre-booked dates for tickets. Tickets are valid for 30 days from the date of purchase.

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We are open from 10am every day except Christmas and Boxing Day. Closing times vary throughout the year. Occasionally due to unforeseen circumstances, opening times and dates may change. We recommend checking our website and social media when planning your visit.

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Yes we do hold parties at Battersea PArk Children's Zoo. Find out more by visiting our parties page!

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We do not have any designated buggy parking zones, and visitors who leave their property unattended does so at their own risk.

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Visitors are welcome to ask our catering staff in the Zoo Cafe to refill their water bottles for free. All hand washing stations around the zoo also provide drinking water.

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Our friendly zookeeper team are always out and about around the zoo and happy to chat! Feel free to ask them questions about our animals at any point during your visit.

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In the interests of conservation and reducing our impact on the environment, balloons are not allowed inside the zoo grounds. Bubbles make a great environmentally friendly alternative.

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Absolutely! For more details about our annual passes visit the Memberships page.

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If you are studying towards a career in wildlife conservation or zoology, Battersea Park Children's Zoo offers opportunities for work experience placements and volunteering. Find out more.

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No. The consumption of alcohol is not permitted anywhere in the zoo.

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