A Day at the Zoo
Soar through the skies, plunge into the ocean depths and step into a world of wonder to uncover the secrets of the animals that make our planet so magical.
Join us for A Day at the Zoo to uncover the mysteries of the travelling European Eel, brave storm-riding birds, and the stunningly colourful world of amphibians.
We’ll bring wildlife to life through hands-on making, movement, illustration and high-energy games.
It’s a day to discover that every creature, including you, is a vital piece of the puzzle that keeps our Earth spinning and beautiful. Come and learn how your unique spark helps protect the wild world we love.
Our wonderful artists on the day include:
Ken Wilson-Max
Wilson-Max is an award-winning author, illustrator and children’s books publisher. He has over 75 books published in many languages.
Patricia Langa
Langa is a choreographer passionate about telling untold stories and connecting diverse individuals through a mix of ballet, contemporary dance, humour and queer performance elements.
Maz Koshika-Morris
Koshika-Morris is a creative facilitator, educator and performer, with experience in community organising.
Our Zoological Society of London (ZSL) researchers are Henry Häkkinen, Rachel Hester and Matthew Gollock.
Created in partnership with ZSL and the Southbank Centre.
Need to know
Access
Imagine is a Relaxed festival and this event is a Relaxed Performance (RP). Relaxed Performances have a relaxed approach to noise and movement in the space, and you are free to leave and re-enter during the performance. A chill-out space and noise-cancelling headphones are available for both adults and children. There are no adjustments to sound and lighting for these performances and this performance contains amplified sound, moving lights and haze.
You can join our free Access Scheme through your online Southbank Centre account or via email.
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For your visit
This event is held at the The Clore Ballroom Southbank Centre
The Clore Ballroom is open six days a week.
Tuesday, 10am – 6pm*
Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.
*If we’re hosting a performance, the building will stay open until the event ends.
Plan your visit
The Clore Ballroom is located inside our Royal Festival Hall on Level 2.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
There is step-free access to The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, via a ramp.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
Next to The Clore Ballroom is our Ballroom Cafe where you can grab a coffee and a piece of freshly made cake. Also on Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.