The London Zoo

Posted by Joseph Allen McCullough Mar 17, 2008

This weekend, my wife and I travelled down to London to spend a day at the zoo. (You can get 2 for 1 tickets to the zoo if you travel by train). Although London Zoo is far from the biggest zoo, what it lacks in size, it makes up for in variety. The zoo contains over 650 different species of animal, and includes an aquarium and a bug house as part of its attractions.

But the London Zoo is more than just a Georgian money maker. It is the headquarters of the Zoological Society of London. The zoo was founded in 1828 by Sir Stamford Raffles, a fascinating historical figure who is most famous for founding Singapore. The zoo was created as a place of scientific research, and today it continues that mission while working hard to fight against animal extinction.

We had a nice day down at the zoo. My wife liked the penguins. I enjoyed the collection of animals from the Hog family (Warthogs, Red River Hogs, and Bearded Pigs). I wholly suggest you spend a day there, and if you get a chance, learn a little of its history.