London Zoo

London Zoo is a unique conservation Zoo in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant capital cities. 

We’re part of ZSL, a science-driven wildlife conservation charity, working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world.​

We bring people closer to nature and use our expertise to protect wildlife today, while inspiring a lifelong love of animals in the conservationists of tomorrow. ​

Home to many endangered species, the Zoo is a unique centre of conservation excellence, deepening our understanding of animals and supporting new and innovative ways to restore wildlife.​

Thank you for booking onto our Summer course. You will shortly receive an email with a link to a consent form we need completing before your young person can join the course.

Join us this Summer for an exciting four-day course at London Zoo! Across the week, students will find out all about the different types of jobs that exist within the Zoo, from zoo-keeper to graphic designer, whilst working in groups to design the perfect animal enclosure.&nbsp; Each day will include hands-on activities and classroom learning, giving participants a taste of zoo life as they learn how London Zoo cares for their 10,000 animals, and why these species need our protection. From muck outs to feeding time, participants will get a flavour of the variety of different tasks and jobs that exist at ZSL, with the week culminating in groups presenting their enclosure design to each other.&nbsp; <ul><li>Age range: 12-15</li><li>Dates: Tuesday 4th - Friday 7th August 2026</li><li>Start &amp; End times: 10:30 - 15:00&nbsp;</li><li>Priority is give to students on Free School Meals </li></ul> Each day will include a hot meal at lunch time. All meals served will be vegan. Includes AQA accredited certificates as evidence of their experience (useful for school and university portfolios) Please note: students must attend all four days. Priority will be given to students who have not completed the course in the past. Any questions ahead of signing up, get in touch at workexperience@zsl.org&nbsp;&nbsp;

How to Design an Animal Enclosure with London Zoo

Thank you for booking onto our summer course, you will shortly receive an email with a consent form. This form must be completed and returned to us in order for your young person to attend the course.

Animal-mad and want to learn more about amazing endangered species? Want to help make the planet a better place, all while getting nose-to-nose with spectacular species from around the world? Join us this Summer for an exciting four-day course at London Zoo! Across the week, students will find out all about the different types of jobs that exist within London Zoo and the conservation charity that runs it, ZSL. From zoo-keeper to zoologist, participants will learn about endangered animals and the people who work to protect them, whilst working in groups to design thier own environmental campaign.&nbsp; Each day will include hands-on activities and classroom learning, giving participants a taste of zoo life as they learn how London Zoo cares for their 20,000 animals, why these species need our protection, and how everyone can help make a difference. From muck outs to feeding time, participants will get a flavour of the variety of different tasks and jobs that exist at ZSL and how Zoos can help save species, with the week culminating in groups pitching thier environmental campaign to each other.&nbsp; <ul><li>Age range: 12-15</li><li>Dates: Tues 18th - Fri 21st August 2026</li><li>Start &amp; End times: 10:30-15:00&nbsp;</li><li>Priority given to students on Free School Meals</li></ul> Each day will include a hot meal at lunch time. All meals served will be vegan. Includes a CREST Discovery Award and AQA accredited certificates as evidence of their experience (useful for school and university protfolios) Please note: students must attend all four days. Priority will be given to students who have not completed the course in the past. Any questions ahead of signing up, get in touch at workexperience@zsl.org&nbsp;&nbsp;

Inspiring Change: Design an eco-campaign with London Zoo