Meet the Animals Each animal has a story.

We tell you where they come from and how they like to live. We highlight their role in the foodchain. You can hold or touch animals as diverse as: Insects, tarantulas, snakes, lizards, iguanas, and even a baby crocodile. You are not obliged to touch any animals. Feeding Times During weekends and holidays join in the feeding of our wild animals and fish at 1pm daily. What's Included? Crocodiles Our crocodiles are normally fed by the keepers, but on special occassions a visitor could be offered the opportunity to feed the croc. Watch out for your fingers though!! Our crocs are fed on trout from a local trout lake. Various Fish Feed the largest piranahs in the world Watch the arawana jumping from the water to get their food Our Koi love people and will often take food directly from your hand. Fresh Water Turtles (Terrapin) Our turtle feeding frenzy is well worth the visit all on it's own Monkeys Help us feed our cute little squirrel monkeys and marmosets You can Feed our Fish anytime for just 50p!!

We are restricted from selling food by our lease. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy our lovely grounds.

We have a range items in our Zoo shop which can help you remember your wonderful time at The Tropical Zoo. From pocket money items to cuddly toys, there is something for everyone.

There are very limited facilities onsite, however our guests can use the extensive facilities in the local garden centre on the other side of the car park.

By Car: There is plenty of free parking. Follow signs for Syon House and Syon Park. By Rail: Clapham Junction to Brentford and then a 15 minute walk to the pedestrian entrance. Waterloo to Kew Bridge, then the 237 or 267 bus to 'Brentlea Gate' (pedestrian entrance) on London Road. By underground: District line to Gunnersbury Station then bus as above, or by taxi from Richmond Station (taxi rank). Our Address: The Tropical Zoo Syon Park Brentford Middlesex TW8 8JF The Tropical Zoo is situated in Syon Park, West London. A popular tourist attraction and the London home of the Duke of Northumberland. Syon Park is set in a 55 acre site including 27 acres of landscaped gardens designed by Capabilty Brown.

On weekends and holidays, we offer animal encounters with experienced rangers at 11am, 2pm and 4pm and animal feeding exhibitions at 1pm. During the week they tend to take place around our visitors. The Tropical Zoo is a family run haven for rescued and endangered species. Most animals have been abandoned pets or confiscated as part of the illegal pet import trade.

If you've had fun on your family day out to The Tropical Zoo, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.