Conservation education programs in London

“I have used Lions of London for approaching 8 years and they have always provided an exceptional service, reasonably priced, polite and punctual. Had the inside windows and conservatory cleaned in addition to usual outside and was seriously impressed with the work. Highly recommended.”

“Absolutely incredible organisation doing wonderful work to protect, conserve and restore nature.”

“I went many times with Eliot Bank primary school through the 80s and really enjoyed it and know my children our gonna experience the same as me.”

“Penguins of London zoo Very beautiful - chilled Unable to view feeding time Only one breed of penguin seen. Worth it if you adore penguins”

“Excellent place to visit with friends, family, kids, or even alone. There's a lot to see and to do so it's worthwhile to count on spending here at least 3-4 hours. The whole area of the zoo is well-kept, mostly accessible and easily walkable. There's a good availability of food, drink, restrooms, benches and other means for relaxation. The place can be easily visited and accessed both by car and public transportation. The staff was very friendly, engaging and shared a lot of useful and interesting information with us. It's definitely good value for money and a must see if you have the chance for visiting.”

“Lovely centre. It's small but is well designed. We were there for about 2 hours, including getting coffee. Biscoff latte at the cafe is really good!”

“Myself and 2 colleagues arranged a conference party for 500 people at the London Aquarium with the help of Merlin Events. We are junior doctors and not events organisers so had no experience with anything like this previously. Merlin were brilliant, they took all of the stress out of organising something like this. The venue was amazing and everyone had a great time (including us as we left the running of the night to the excellent onsite staff). The bar staff were great - no queuing up at the bar (they had multiple open) and music good. Compared to prices of other London venues that we were quoted they were also great value (and a much better venue). I would definitely hold an event at the aquarium with the support of Merlin if we did this again.”

“Kelvin’s swimming lessons are excellent. My son was previously terrified of swimming and now loves it. It’s the only class that I never have to convince him to go to, he loves going & has learned so much so quickly. Fantastic”

“If you are looking for an unforgettable and unique birthday party experience, I can highly recommend Exotic Explorers. Julie and Hannah were highly knowledgeable, approachable, patient and friendly. The party was well structured, run smoothly and animals very well handled and relaxed. I would also love to praise the care that was taken to make them as comfortable as possible during the party - it was great to see all animals chilled and happy. Puri was very helpful and advised us on the right animals for the age group. (4-7yo). The booking and payment process were easy. Children (and parents!) were mesmerised and loved it.”

“We absolutely love it here. Having 2 young dogs & 2 young children that can run free with no worries is amazing for all of us! Joyce is helpful & accommodating. Would recommend to anyone looking for a safe place to take your dogs☺️”

“What an amazing owl experience! Faith was a fantastic host - knowledgeable, entertaining and happy to answer a multitude of questions. The owls are clearly loved and very relaxed around people. A great way to spend a couple of hours, kids and adults alike.”

“My son had a ½ Day Falconry Day with Koda ( based in hobbledown ) and i must say All of the staff In Koda were amazing not only with my son amd hes love of Falconry but amazing with the birds. So much love as a team they all work together so well. The quality if love and care given to the birds is by far outstanding. SJ Emma Emily and all volunteers were fantastic with my son making hes day an absoloute pleasure he left feeling so overwhelmed and emotional of pure joy. Thankyou Koda. from Kenzie and Nicole x”

“Beautiful Botanical Garden in Kew. This is such a huge garden with so many varieties of trees, plants, flowers, fruits, vegetables from all around the world. Amazing experience. Must visit and is walking distance from Kew station. There are some places in the garden where u get the feeling of being in a tropical country with even the temperatures being humid. Superb”

“Amazing location, 2 min to Stratford station, 2min to Olympic pool and the park, 2 min to Westfield shopping centre. High quality build with every detail well thought through. Best concierges ever, friendly and helpful.”

“My experience was so very good. Staff friendly, sincere and understanding. They took my poor little injured sparrow into their care. I have high hopes the darling little thing will be able to survive and be returned to the wild.”

“Brilliant youth organisation. Be sure to enter your kid for scouting.”

“Lovely day out. Spent 4 hours there. Still so much left to see. Will be visiting again soon.”

“This turned out to be a really enjoyable day out. The staff were very very friendly, the Keepers knew their animals and were happy to tell you about them. Nothing was too much trouble. The park was clean and kept clean the animals were wonderful and so enjoyable to watch. I'd like to thank the young lady with the porcupines, forgive me I can't remember your name, and Dennis with the Lions. The Speedway museum is closed on Mondays ( the day I went) but the young lady managed to ask somebody to open it especially for me to look in it, as I had gone to see it and also the animals. I recommend Paradise very, very highly, enjoyable day out, the staff are well trained and I cannot speak more highly of them. The food was good and reasonably priced, again with very happy to help staff. I came away very happy with my day out.”

“Very nice zoo, not to much variety of animals but it's very beautiful”

“This is an amazing place to chill and have a nice walk”

“Lovely city farm with an array of animals (donkeys, llamas, goats, pigs, sheep, cows, ducks and more). You can pet the animals. There is a nice cafe where you can get coffee, cakes, or full meals. Also, it's all dog friendly (on lead). Definitely worth visiting.”

“Great park. Probably the best in the area to be honest. Long walks, great views and a real sense of being away from it all... even though it’s only 5 minutes away from the outskirts of Romford. Oh, plus the deer compound and the secret walled garden. Just to add to the allure!!! Update... they now have some new play equipment near the main car park. Fantastic!”

“Fantastic little nature reserve located on the Greenwich Peninsula, not far from the yacht club and the O2. Nature and educational activities available on a regular basis. An outdoor learning area is currently being built. The ecology park is home to lots of wildlife including birds and insects. A wooden boardwalk takes you through the park and is a peaceful way to while away some time. Highly recommended.”

“Lovely little walk around the lake at the back of Bluewater. Wished I had known about it when my daughter was younger. "The very hungry caterpillar" trail to follow, answering questions along the way. Fact boards dotted about the trail with info on different wildlife around the site. Little wooden play area. Can feed the ducks/geese but signs say NO BREAD. Bird seed or defrosted peas is better. Will go again!”

“A great day out for couples! Plenty of space for a picnic or for a rest in general during sunny and warm days in between of walking around. Plenty to see- you need at least 8h to be able to see everything properly. I would suggest leaving early. There's plenty of free parking. There’s an option to convert your ticket to a membership for a low fee and then you can get more for your money if you like going to Zoo more then once a year.”

“I absolutely love this establishment. Well worth a visit for big kids as well as little ones. When I visited (January 2020) they had muntjacs, owls, a doe, sheep, rabbits, foxes, a pig, ring neck parrots, and heaps more. They don't receive any government funding and rely solely on the public for donations to continue their work. Please go along and support!”

“Amazing gardens, welcoming cafe. Ideal for wheelchairs and people who love outdoor living!”

“Fascinating slice of history, you can explore the suite of entertaining rooms, including the orangery, saloon, pump room and plunge bath. The garden space surrounding the building features an impressive hermitage grotto and "sham bridge", either end of what was originally a boating pond at the Western springhead of the River Wandle. The Water Tower is a unique Grade II listed early 18th century garden building sited in the grounds of Carshalton House in South London, built when the area was in the Surrey countryside, full of large houses owned by wealthy families. "As the name suggests, this contained a water-powered pump, which supplied water to Carshalton House and the fountains in its garden. However, the building was and is much more than this as it contains a suite of rooms such as the Saloon, the Orangery and a splendid early 18th century bathroom with a tile lined plunge bath. Aside from the Water Tower, there is the surrounding garden including the Hermitage and Folly Bridge. ​ All this is managed voluntarily by the Friends of Water Tower & The Historic Garden Trust."”