London Zoo is perhaps the most famous zoo in the whole world. Built by Victorian gentlemen with names like Sir Stamford Raffles and Decimus Burton, it’s been an important part of London life for almost 200 years. Today you’ll be able to take in over 750 species of animals while walking through its historic buildings and grounds.The London Zoo has undergone a transformation in the past few years. From its Victorian-era 'animal park' origins, it's now a conservation-minded institution that puts you right in the heart of untamed action.Charismatic lowland gorillas, prehistoric komodo dragons and Galapagos turtles, mighty lions and tigers... all the big-ticket creatures are on display here. But that's not all, and more will round out your day with plenty of animal sightings. And for the bug lovers, the zoo features a filled with the large and loveable winged creatures. It even has an exhibit (which strives to persuade you that arachnids are adorable). If the thought of spending time with spiders sounds ridiculous, visit the two Pygmy Hippos. agrees that Thug and Nicky are delightful.This summer the London Zoo has some very special guests - the likes of the gentle brachiosaurus and the terrifying T-Rex. Travel back 65 million years via a time machine and get a guided tour through the Mesozoic era. See dinosaur nests, encounter the armour-plated Edmontonia and learn what ZSL’s conservationists are doing to stop more creatures from becoming extinct.