As a centre for scientific excellence with the likes of Charles Darwin listed as a fellow and as the site of the inspiration for A.A. Milne’s infamous Winnie the Pooh, ZSL London Zoo is the perfect venue to motivate and inspire your delegates.
ZSL London Zoo understand the importance of releasing the ideas, creativity and expertise of delegates and guests to tame and cultivate a perfect result. At ZSL London Zoo they ‘bring down the bars’ by creating interactive, immersive and inspiring exhibits –why not do the same for your delegates?
The elegant suites and stylish meeting rooms are encapsulated in 36 acres of zoological gardens, home to 720 different species of animals; an inspiring setting to nurture an unforgettable event. ZSL London Zoo's versatile suites can be set up in a number of styles, ideal for meetings, conferences, presentations, awards dinner, product launches, team building and away days.
Mappin Pavilion
The warm, neutrally decorated Grade II listed building offers 360 degree views, overlooking both wallabies and emus in their homely Australian Outback and Regents Park.
Prince Albert Suite
The regally decorated Prince Albert Suite, with it's private lawn and terrace is ZSL London Zoo's largest and most versatile function space. With a neutral palette of greens, creams and whites, this room also boasts its own fixed bar, masses of natural daylight through wall to wall windows and a traditionally high ceiling. Views of the Zoo’s Barclay Court can be seen to the south, and to the west the suite overlooks Gorilla Kingdom, Penguin Beach and the suite’s own fairly lit terrace area.
Huxley Lecture Theatre & Bartlett Room
These two adjoining function spaces are perfect for corporate meetings or presentations and can be booked separately or as one. Whilst Huxley features a traditional fixed tiered seating plan, the Bartlett is more versatile and can be used either as a boardroom, a breakout area, or simply just extra seating for the theatre. The private foyer for the rooms boasts plenty of natural daylight and is ideal for refreshments and registration.
The Council Room
With fixed boardroom seating, The Council Room mixes the contemporary with the traditional.
Animal Houses
ZSL London Zoo’s world famous animal houses offer a unique alternative setting to the traditional drinks reception. With a choice of seven houses ZSL London Zoo can provide exclusive evening hire and an opportunity for your guests to explore exotic animals in a networking or social environment.
Outdoor Spaces
Penguin Beach - Hit the beach this summer at ZSL London Zoo’s flagship exhibit, Penguin Beach. Soak up the sun with a glass of Pimm’s and a barbeque or fork buffet before your own exclusive ‘Penguin Beach Live’ show.
Your guests will be wowed when up to 12 of them are invited onto Penguin Beach for an up-close encounter with the penguins and their keeper.
Lion Terraces -The Lion Terraces provide the perfect natural setting for a roaring barbeque! Come face-to-face with Lucifer and Abi the giants of the feline kingdom together with their cubs Pumpkin and Spook and be mesmerised by the beautiful, endangered Sumatran tigers
Animal Encounters
Delight your guests by inviting one of ZSL London Zoo's furry, friendly residents to your event with a unique animal encounter. Perfect for meeting your guests on arrival, this first impression sets the mood for your event. Alternatively, the animals could surprise your guests during a refreshment break. The animals will be accompanied by their keeper, who will speak to your guests about the animal, its species and the habitat it resides in. Animal encounters will last for up to 25 minutes. Choose from Winston the skunk, Levi and Wrangler the ferrets, Honey the kinkajou, Roo and Liam the meerkats, Solo the kestrel, Max the eagle owl, Jack or Marion the armadillos, Perry the llama, Acer and Clyde the donkeys or Rudolph, Dancer, Prancer and Blitzen the reindeers!
Animal Experiences
For smaller groups of 2-12 guests why not opt for an animal experience? ZSL London Zoo's animal experiences allow guests to visit an animal enclosure for a unique and interactive activity lasting approximately 25-35 minutes. The whole group will be able to watch the experience whilst a few lucky volunteers will actually get up close with the animals themselves. Your guests can feed the giraffes, lemurs or meerkats; meet and greet the penguins or giant tortoises or, for the bravest groups, the newest creepy crawly experience allows you to get closer than you could have ever imagined to stick insects, hissing cockroaches, giant African land snails and red kneed spiders!