Number of visits to the ZSL London Zoo in the UK 2010-2023
The number of visits to the ZSL London Zoo in the United Kingdom increased sharply in 2023 over the previous year, recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, the number of visits to the tourist attraction reached around 1.3 million in 2023, the highest figure reported over the period considered.
What are the most visited zoos in England?
According to a study on the most visited zoos in England, ZSL London Zoo was the zoo and wildlife attraction with the highest attendance in the country, both before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis, however, only refers to sites that provide data for the Visit England's Visitor Attraction Survey, and does not include figures for one of the main attractions in this segment: the Chester Zoo. In 2022, the number of visits to the Chester Zoo exceeded 1.8 million, a higher figure than the one reported by ZSL London Zoo that year.
What are the most visited tourist attractions in London?
In 2023, the British Museum was the most visited tourist attraction in London, with just under six million attendees. The Natural History Museum in South Kensington and Tate Modern followed in the ranking that year. Overall, seven of the ten most popular visitor attractions in the UK's capital were museums in 2023.