Reptile House at London Zoo

The Reptile House at London Zoo is a historic building that was built in 1926 and was one of the most sophisticated buildings of its type in the world at the time. It was designed by Dr. Joan Beauchamp Procter, Curator of Reptiles, and architect Sir Edward Guy Dawber. The building features differentiated heating to provide 'hot spots' for the reptiles and 'aquarium principle' lighting, which allows visitors to walk around in relative darkness while the lighting highlights the animals in their environments. The Reptile House is home to a variety of reptiles and amphibians, including Philippine crocodiles and Chinese Giant salamanders. The house also features a new exhibit, the Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians, which offers an immersive experience and showcases the zoo's conservation efforts to protect threatened species. The exhibit features eight different habitats, including rainforests, mountain jungles, and dormant volcanoes, and allows visitors to learn about the secretive habits of reptiles and amphibians and the conservation work being done to save them