Looking for an unusual London experience for adults? Battersea Park Children’s Zoo offers an adults-only VIP tour led by keepers, with behind-the-scenes activities, animal enrichment and a full day at the zoo.
What is included?
- A 90-minute keeper-led experience for adults aged 18 and over.
- Meeting and interacting with three or four animal species, subject to animal welfare and availability.
- Preparing food, feeding selected animals and making enrichment activities.
- Full-day zoo entry, protective equipment and a complimentary non-alcoholic hot or cold drink.
- Up to five participants per booking.
Prices and booking
The zoo’s current experience page advertises £105 for one participant and £83 per person if more than two participants book. The zoo’s older 2024 announcement describes a different group threshold, so confirm the total at checkout. Tours normally start at 1.30pm, with arrival requested 15 minutes earlier. Annual members can enquire about a 10% discount.
See current VIP tour details and booking information.
Accessibility and animal welfare
The zoo provides a sensory map and describes its main site as wheelchair accessible apart from the meerkat tunnels and some play-area elements. However, the VIP tour’s behind-the-scenes route and physical activities may have additional requirements. The booking terms say participants should be reasonably fit and agile and should discuss health, mobility or access needs with the team before booking. Particular animals cannot be guaranteed.
Read the zoo’s accessibility guidance and experience booking terms.
Is it worth it?
For animal lovers looking for a birthday treat, unusual date or small-group experience, this offers more involvement than a normal admission ticket. Whether it represents good value will depend on the number of guests, which animals are available and your accessibility requirements. This is a researched preview, not a first-hand review.
