Battersea Childrens Park Zoo – London, SW11

Until the middle of the 19th century, Battersea Park consisted of marshland and fields where carrots, asparagus and lavender were grown. The area was opened as a public park in 1858 and was used for sporting activities. In 1951 the park was transformed into a pleasure garden as part of the Festival of Britain celebrations, and the forerunner of Battersea Park Children’s Zoo was born.

Conservation and Wildlife Park in Derbyshire and the New Forest Wildlife Park in Hampshire. When the much-loved zoo, formerly run by Wandsworth Council, was threatened with closure in 2003, the Heap family stepped in and saved it. Carol, Roger, and Ed Heap have a passion for animals and valuable experience running two other wildlife parks – the Chestnut Centre Conservation and Wildlife Park in Derbyshire and the New Forest Wildlife Park in Hampshire.  Taking over Battersea Park Children’s Zoo gave them a chance to create a zoo exactly the way they wanted it – turning it into an opportunity for youngsters to enjoy, respect and learn about the animals that we share our planet with.

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Farm Website: http://www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk/

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