Become a vet, London Zoo

This February half term, families are being invited to become vets at London Zoo's brand new Animal Hospital, an exciting role-playing experience for budding veterinarians.

Children help junior vets x-ray and carry out toy treatments, experiencing first-hand the huge variety of work carried out by the Zoo's vets and zookeepers on a daily basis.

The toy practice is staffed with junior vets, prepped with gloves and masks, and a team in the specially created 'surgery'.

Throughout, exciting talks and activities explain everything the Zoo's amazing vets team do to keep the 18,000 animals in tip-top condition - from microchipping meerkats to checking tiger teeth.

Suitable for ages 6+