London Zoo

London Zoo is the name of the London zoo . The garden is located in the north of Regent's Park and is managed by the Zoological Society of London .

London Zoo was the first scientific zoo in the world. The garden was opened in 1828 for the purpose of scientific research, and was opened in 1847 to the public.

The current collection includes more than 760 different species.

London Zoo is often used as a backdrop for films and television programs. The most famous example is the scene in the reptile house in the film adaptation ofHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone .