London Zoo Membership is well worth the money

We make a point of giving Baby experiences rather than presents for his birthday and Christmas as we know that he will be given plenty of presents from his closest and dearest family and friends.  Last year we gave him an annual membership to the London Aquarium to feed his appetite for all knowledge of the fishy kind.  This year we got him an annual membership to the London Zoo.  This is proving to be excellent value for money so far.  

We went as a group with some family members in the Summer and decided that we would go for annual membership after the visit as Baby really enjoyed the space and the exhibits.  We got the ticket price discounted off the membership fees and, using the letter confirming that our application has gone through, we got into the zoo on our second visit using an entrance that was closer to the tube station than the one used by non-members and we didn't have to queue.  Collecting the membership cards were a dawdle- we turned up at the kiosk, had our photos taken and were issued with our cards within minutes.  The zoo attendant at the kiosk was very friendly and filled us in on what membership had to offer.  We were intrigued by the overnight stay at Whipsnade Zoo (discounted with membership) and may well do that as a treat in the course of the year.  Entry to Whipsnade zoo is included in the membership so we have  year-ish to explore that as well!  

We went for food at the Terrace Cafe after we collected our cards and got a discount on the food.  We then took our time to see some of the enclosures and just hang around the gardens and play areas- we had a whole year-ish worth of time to see the rest of the zoo so why hurry?  It was a very pleasant experience.  We will no doubt be back soon on a sunny day like today, just to spend some time in a nice bit of town where some interesting animals also happen to reside.  Worth every penny of the membership fee.

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