ZSL London Zoo, Outer Circle, London NW1 4RY

London Zoo Lodges

stay · Nature lodge

Place photograph

8.7

Wildland

Weekend

Stay

Check

Cost

Atmospheric

Feel

Urban historicFamiliesCouplesWildlife lovers

Why stay here

8.7

A private lodge sleepover inside London Zoo, with exclusive after-hours tours and the chance to bed down within roaring distance of the Asiatic lions.

This is not a remote countryside stay: its wildness comes from an unusual change of perspective. Guests stay inside the zoo and experience its animals and grounds after closing, with exclusive tours and lodges beside the Land of the Lions exhibit.

Atmospheric · Quirky

Find your way

Open map

ZSL London Zoo, Outer Circle, London NW1 4RY

Opening map…

Explore around here Get directions

The setting

Stay overnight in a private lodge inside London Zoo. ZSL describes exclusive after-hours tours and lodges within roaring distance of its Asiatic lion pride. This is a bookable, hosted zoo experience rather than a conventional countryside lodge break.

Things to do

Join the after-hours zoo tours

ZSL describes exclusive tours for lodge guests after the zoo closes. Check the booking details for the current programme and what animals or areas are included.

Stay near the Land of the Lions

The lodges are described as being within roaring distance of the Asiatic lion pride, in the Land of the Lions exhibit.

Explore the zoo before or after the sleepover

The official FAQ says guests can enter the zoo from 10am on the experience day and stay for the full day on the following day. Confirm current terms when booking.

Make a day of it

Quick escape · Overnight

The overnight zoo escape

01
Book an available London Zoo Lodges experience directly with ZSL.
02
Arrive for the hosted overnight programme and join the exclusive after-hours tours.
03
Stay in a private lodge inside the zoo, near the Land of the Lions exhibit.
04
Check the current package details for included meals, zoo entry and age requirements.

Half day · Arrival day through the following day

Make a full zoo day of it

01
Use the official FAQ to confirm entry arrangements for the day of the experience and the following day.
02
Explore London Zoo during its public opening hours, then return to the lodge experience and after-hours tours.
03
Check the current booking information for the itinerary, inclusions and luggage arrangements.

Verified history

ZSL’s official listing describes the lodges as an overnight experience inside London Zoo, near the Asiatic lion pride and the Land of the Lions exhibit. It also describes exclusive after-hours tours. No further historical claims are included here.

Hidden details

A lodge within roaring distance — ZSL positions the lodges close to its Asiatic lion pride. The official page describes the sleepover as a chance to discover what happens at the zoo after dark.

When to go

· The overnight experience includes after-hours zoo access; check current dates and programme with ZSL.

The supplied official listing identifies seasonal festive nights, but does not establish a generally best month or season.

Check the forecast and current visitor guidance before travelling.

What makes it special

01
Notice the Land of the Lions setting and listen for the Asiatic lion pride from the lodge area. The official listing describes exclusive tours that reveal the zoo after public closing
02
the animals and tour content may vary.

Best time to go

Seasonal dates vary; check the official booking page.

Choose an available date that suits your group and check the current experience details with ZSL. The supplied official page mentions seasonal festive nights, but dates and availability can change.

How long to stay

Weekend

Perfect for

Families · Couples · Wildlife lovers