Zoos & aquariums · London
Hanwell Zoo
In or near Denham.
Hanwell Zoo in England London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hanwell · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hanwell Zoo is a zoo or wildlife park in England London, United Kingdom, established in 1975. UK zoos range from London Zoo (the world's oldest scientific zoo) to small open-farm collections and rare-breed sanctuaries.
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Official information
Hanwell Zoo is a community zoo featuring a variety of animals including birds, mammals, and unique residents like porcupines and meerkats. Visitors can enjoy observing these animals in a natural setting and participate in educational programs.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hanwell Zoo is a small zoo located in London, established in 1975. It features a variety of animal species, focusing on conservation and education. The zoo is known for its intimate setting, allowing visitors to engage closely with the animals.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5123, -0.3478
- District
- Ealing
- Parish
- Ealing, unparished area
- Postcode
- W7 3BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ealing North
- Phone
- 0780 3454510
- Established
- 1975
- Nearest railway station
- Hanwell — 0.7 km
- Opening
- April 1 – Sep 11: 10am – 5pm; Sep 12 – Mar 31: 10am – 4pm; closed Christmas Day
- Official site
- hanwellzoo.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56857421 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hanwell Zoo?
- Hanwell Zoo is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W7 3BP), in the parish of Ealing, unparished area.
- What is Hanwell Zoo?
- Hanwell Zoo in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hanwell Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is Hanwell, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode W7 3BP.
- When was Hanwell Zoo built?
- Built or established in 1975.
- Is Hanwell Zoo a protected site?
- Yes — Hanwell Zoo is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Hanwell Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is Hanwell, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W7 3BP.