Activities & Days Out / 18 February, 2026 / Ellie Thompson
If you are scrambling for a last-minute half-term plan, London Zoo has just made your life very easy. From Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 February 2026, families can jump into Vets in Action, a hands-on experience where kids step into the world of real conservation and animal care. There is also 30% off tickets with code LOVE30, so now is the moment.
Vets in Action lets children step into the role of conservation heroes. Expect hands-on discovery, problem solving and plenty of animal themed fun.
Little animal lovers can help carry out health checks in a specially designed field hospital, playing the part of vet nurses and caring for toy animals.
Children take part in saving Darwin’s frogs, one of the world’s most unusual amphibians, inspired by ZSL’s real conservation work to protect the species from extinction.

Back at the Zoo, kids can learn how vets health-check a sloth, then spot real life residents Marilyn and Leander in Rainforest Life.
London Zoo is run by global wildlife charity ZSL, and this experience brings their real fieldwork and animal care to life in a way kids can understand.
Families visiting during half term can explore a special heritage tour sharing two centuries of veterinary breakthroughs and wildlife protection.
The immersive indoor role-play space lets kids try different zoo jobs, from vet hospital to science lab to field conservation station. Tickets are just £1 per child.

From big cats to tiny frogs, there is always something new to discover and plenty to keep curious kids busy all day.
This is fun with purpose. Kids learn about wildlife, conservation and animal care while playing, exploring and asking questions.
Use code LOVE30 when booking to get 30% off entry for visits between Saturday 14 and Sunday 22 February 2026. A perfect last-minute half-term win.

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