{"id":2052726,"date":"2018-08-29T07:09:15","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T06:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/?p=2052726"},"modified":"2021-05-31T19:04:38","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T17:04:38","slug":"what-wildlife-can-you-see-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/what-wildlife-can-you-see-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"What Wildlife Can You See In London?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>London, the capital of England.<\/p>\n<p>Bustling with diverse culture, Big Ben, Parliament, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey.<\/p>\n<p>So many things to see and do but what about nature lovers who want to escape the concrete landscape and experience some wildlife?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what wildlife you can see in London\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London Zoo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world\u2019s oldest scientific zoo really is an amazing experience for all the family. London Zoo offers over 698 different species of animal to look at, making it one of the largest zoos in the UK. You could easily spend the whole day here as there\u2019s a vast array of things to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sea Life London Aquarium<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attracting over one million visitors each year, the London Aquarium is located on the South Bank near the London Eye. Over 500 species of marine life are on display from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">penguins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to robotic fish. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paradise Wildlife Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire this family run park is ideal for sunny days outdoors. This ethical enclosure re-homes animals into bigger areas which aims to recreate the wildlife\u2019s natural habitat. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Household Cavalry Museum <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gem of an attraction is a living, working museum where you get a fantastic learning experience delivered by experts in their fields. Tucked away in the centre of Whitehall in the heart of London, this museum is perfect for military enthusiasts and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">budding future officers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes Greenwich park stand out is that it reflects the original wild landscape of London. This makes it a perfect home for many wildbirds and bugs. These animals are important as they keep the urban animal population in check.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London Wetland Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voted Britain&#8217;s favourite nature reserve, this site is a must for lovers of birds. The centre boasts 100 acres of land specially designed for the protection of local wildlife. You can find the centre located in the London borough of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Richmond Upon Thames<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battersea Park Children\u2019s Zoo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specially designed with kids in mind, this zoo is perfect for introducing children to the world of animals. There\u2019s lots of fun animals to see including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildfutures.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monkeys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and kangaroos. Another unique selling point is the fact they can host birthday parties for a memorable experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/goat-3598486_1920.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=75&amp;resize=75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/goat-3598486_1920.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=100&amp;resize=100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/goat-3598486_1920.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=150&amp;resize=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/goat-3598486_1920.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=240&amp;resize=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/goat-3598486_1920.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=320&amp;resize=320&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/goat-3598486_1920.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=500&amp;resize=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/goat-3598486_1920.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=640&amp;resize=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/goat-3598486_1920.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=800&amp;resize=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/goat-3598486_1920.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=1024&amp;resize=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/goat-3598486_1920.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=1280&amp;resize=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/goat-3598486_1920.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=1600&amp;resize=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2052728\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/goat-3598486_1920.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maryon Wilson Animal Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A beautiful smaller park which you can explore for free. The park is located in Charlton in the borough of Greenwich. This might prove a more relaxing stroll for you and your family. Fun fact; the park is mentioned in the famous Squeeze song \u2018Patchouli\u2019. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spitalfields City Farm<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open six days a week and located in the centre of London on Buxton Street. This community based farm has stood since the 1970\u2019s providing a fun and wholesome day out for the family or even a quirky date perhaps?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ham Creek Wood<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lovely leisurely walk that makes you feel like youve got out of the city. Lots of wildlife can be spotted during the walk and is also a decent cycle route. You&#8217;ll find the wood in Newham in Greenwich.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What you can do<\/h2>\n<p>Support \u2018Fighting for Wildlife\u2019 by donating as little as $1 &#8211; It only takes a minute. 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When making a donation you can designate for which type of initiative it should be used &#8211; wildlife, oceans, forests or climate.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>London, the capital of England. Bustling with diverse culture, Big Ben, Parliament, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey. So many things to see and do but what about nature lovers who want to escape the concrete landscape and experience some wildlife? 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