London Zoo’s new reptiles house is about to open

London Zoo is about to open a new building, focused on reptiles and amphibians, and will offer a glimpse into the Zoo’s breeding and animal care areas, with the ‘behind-the-scenes’ bought to the fore in the new space.
Artist sketch of the new building (c) planning docs/ London Zoo
The new home replaces the Zoo’s historic reptile house, which was built in 1926, but no longer fit for modern conservation work. The replacement building is itself a reminder of changing attitud