Skull of Phorusrhacos longissimus) At two and a half metres tall, Phorusrhacos longissimus is an example of a 'terror bird', top predators that lived in South America about 50 million years ago.

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Wildlife Garden

Closed for winter, but visit by appointment

The Wildlife Garden is open from 1 April to 31 October, from 10.00 until 17.00 daily. Enter via the Museum's west lawn.

 You can visit at other times by appointment. Contact the Central Hall information desk on +44 (0)20 7942 5011 to arrange this.

Escape the city and wander through the tranquil habitats of the Wildlife Garden, including woodland, meadow and pond and more. Make it part of your overall visit to the Museum.
Find out more about our British habitats

The garden is a haven for 1000s of British plants and animals and demonstrates wildlife conservation in the inner city. 
Browse some highlights in the slideshow

Activities and events

School activities

During the summer term we run activities that complement National Curriculum Science and Early Learning Goals. Find out more in school activities.

What's new in the Wildlife Garden

The common Pipestrelle bat and the striking clearwing moth recently made the garden their home. Our Greyface Dartmoor sheep have now left, having finished their grazing, and autumn leaves and fruit light up the woodlands. Once again the toads are happy for the fallen leaves that provide their refuge.

This year we are again proud winners of the Green Flag Award, which sets the standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales.

  • Azure damselfly on a leaf
    Wildlife Garden highlights

    From marsh marigolds to moorhens, foxes to sheep and hornbeam to lime, the Wildlife Garden is buzzing with life throughout the year. Browse some of the highlights.

  • Wildlife Garden map
    Map of the Wildlife Garden

    The Wildlife Garden is next to the Museum's west lawn in the Orange Zone. This map shows you where to find the main pathways and areas of interest. 

  • Wildlife Garden events
    What's on in the Wildlife Garden

    Browse activities and events coming up in the Widlife Garden, for schools and open to all.

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