The Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London – an old engraving c. 1850. London Zoo is the world’s oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London in 1828, and was originally intended to be used as a collection for scientific study. It was opened to the public in 1847 to assist funding.
The Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London – an old engraving c. 1850. London Zoo is the world’s oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London in 1828, and was originally intended to be used as a collection for scientific study. It was opened to the public in 1847 to assist funding.
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Location: Regents Park, London, England, UK
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