The Robot Zoo
THIS ARCHIVED EVENT ENDED ON THE 8TH NOVEMBER 2009
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TELEPHONE
020 8699 1872
Dates:
28th March 2009 until 8th November 2009
OPENING TIMES
10.30am-5.30pm Daily
PRICES
£5 (Adults), £3 (Concs), £2.50 (Children), FREE (Children Under 3)
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Camouflage yourself like a chameleon, hang like a bat and see how a squid uses its suckers at the interactive Robot Zoo at the Horniman Museum. There are eight larger than life mechanical creatures at the zoo, and each comes with a fun, hands-on way to help kids get to know them better. You can use a computer to colour the chameleon or the trigger gun to activate his sticky, insect-grabbing tongue. It's a great way to learn about nature, without seeing the real thing - after all, getting this close to a live rhinoceros would be a bit risky. The Horniman is putting on a series of special events this year to celebrate Darwin's 200th anniversary and The Robot Zoo ties in with the evolutionary theme.Ages 4-12
About Horniman Museum
Victorian tea trader Frederick John Horniman collected specimens and artefacts from his travels around the world in the 1860's. His personal collection became the foundation of the Horniman Museum, which is now housed in a Charles Harrison Townsend-designed building. Horniman's original collection included natural history specimens, cultural artefacts and musical instruments. More about Horniman Museum
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The Bermondsey Square Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 75% off from £80
Bermondsey Square, SE1 | 4 miles from The Robot Zoo
Bermondsey Square Hotel offers a peaceful place to stay with its 79 bedrooms taking up one side of the traffic-free square. All rooms in this modern ...More
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Bermondsey Square, SE1 | 4 miles from The Robot Zoo
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18 Albert Embankment, SE1 | 4.3 miles from The Robot Zoo
For understated chic this hotel on the banks of the Thames opposite the Tate Britain is a top choice. The rooms are clean and modern and ...More
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18 Albert Embankment, SE1 | 4.3 miles from The Robot Zoo
For understated chic this hotel on the banks of the Thames opposite the Tate Britain is a top choice. The rooms are clean and modern and ...More
Hilton London Tower Bridge
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 80% off from £89
5 More London Tooley Street London, SE1 | 4.5 miles from The Robot Zoo
This plush, modern hotel south of the historic Tower Bridge is very convenient for exploring London. Just five minutes from the Tube station, it’s 10 to ...More
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5 More London Tooley Street London, SE1 | 4.5 miles from The Robot Zoo
This plush, modern hotel south of the historic Tower Bridge is very convenient for exploring London. Just five minutes from the Tube station, it’s 10 to ...More
Utrophia
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
136a Tanners Hill, SE8 | 2.5 miles from The Robot Zoo
The Utrophia project space gives artists, musicians and filmmakers the chance to get together and gives them the space to present their works to the public. Anyone ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
136a Tanners Hill, SE8 | 2.5 miles from The Robot Zoo
The Utrophia project space gives artists, musicians and filmmakers the chance to get together and gives them the space to present their works to the public. Anyone ...More
Theatre Peckham
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Havil Street, SE5 | 2.7 miles from The Robot Zoo
In the heart of Borough, behind Southwark Town Hall, the Peckham Theatre offers theatre workshops especially aimed at children and young people in the borough. Their ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Havil Street, SE5 | 2.7 miles from The Robot Zoo
In the heart of Borough, behind Southwark Town Hall, the Peckham Theatre offers theatre workshops especially aimed at children and young people in the borough. Their ...More
Ritzy Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW2 | 2.7 miles from The Robot Zoo
If the Ritzy were a cat, it would have used up most of its nine lives. The cinema started life in 1910 as the Electric Pavilion, ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW2 | 2.7 miles from The Robot Zoo
If the Ritzy were a cat, it would have used up most of its nine lives. The cinema started life in 1910 as the Electric Pavilion, ...More
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Horniman Museum
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
100 London Road, SE23 | At The Robot Zoo
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London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
100 London Road, SE23 | At The Robot Zoo
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Horniman Aquarium
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 | At The Robot Zoo
The basement aquarium at The Horniman follows a long history of marine life at the museum. Sealife has been on display here since 1903 when the ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 | At The Robot Zoo
The basement aquarium at The Horniman follows a long history of marine life at the museum. Sealife has been on display here since 1903 when the ...More
Dulwich Picture Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Gallery Road, Dulwich Village, SE21 | 27 minutes from The Robot Zoo
Designed by London architect Sir John Soane in 1811, Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world's first purpose-built art gallery and holds one of the most celebrated ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Gallery Road, Dulwich Village, SE21 | 27 minutes from The Robot Zoo
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Moxon's
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
149 Lordship Lane, SE22 | 29 minutes from The Robot Zoo
This East Dulwich branch of Moxon's fishmongers in Lordship Lane is a friendly shop stocking ethically sourced fish and is regarded as one of the best ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
149 Lordship Lane, SE22 | 29 minutes from The Robot Zoo
This East Dulwich branch of Moxon's fishmongers in Lordship Lane is a friendly shop stocking ethically sourced fish and is regarded as one of the best ...More
Hope and Greenwood
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
20 Northcross Road, SE22 | 29 minutes from The Robot Zoo
Excellent ice cream in the summer and a delicious-looking Christmas window in the winter are the kind of thing that make this candy shop a special ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
20 Northcross Road, SE22 | 29 minutes from The Robot Zoo
Excellent ice cream in the summer and a delicious-looking Christmas window in the winter are the kind of thing that make this candy shop a special ...More
The Bookshop
London > Shopping > Books
1 Calton Avenue, SE21 | 29 minutes from The Robot Zoo
Hazel Broadfoot's and Julian Toland's run a superb, high class bookshop in the heart of Dulwich Village. All the staff have a real enthusiasm, thirst for ...More
London > Shopping > Books
1 Calton Avenue, SE21 | 29 minutes from The Robot Zoo
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The Herne Tavern
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
2 Forest Hill Road, East Dulwich, SE22 | 20 minutes from The Robot Zoo
Sister pub to The Palmerston on Lordship Lane, The Herne Tavern is quite a different offering and is ideally suited to families with its large outdoor ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
2 Forest Hill Road, East Dulwich, SE22 | 20 minutes from The Robot Zoo
Sister pub to The Palmerston on Lordship Lane, The Herne Tavern is quite a different offering and is ideally suited to families with its large outdoor ...More
Babur Restaurant
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
119 Brockley Rise, Forest Hill, SE23 | 21 minutes from The Robot Zoo
North Indian cuisine. Booking advised on weekends. ...More
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
119 Brockley Rise, Forest Hill, SE23 | 21 minutes from The Robot Zoo
North Indian cuisine. Booking advised on weekends. ...More
Pavilion Cafe
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Dulwich Park, College Road, SE21 | 26 minutes from The Robot Zoo
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Dulwich Park, College Road, SE21 | 26 minutes from The Robot Zoo
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Music Everything Ltd
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Parchmore Place, CR7 | 3.1 miles from The Robot Zoo
This popular, affordable music school delivers short and intensive part time courses in music production/technology, sound engineering, vocal techniques and keyboard/guitar/dj skills. They also have studios to ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Parchmore Place, CR7 | 3.1 miles from The Robot Zoo
This popular, affordable music school delivers short and intensive part time courses in music production/technology, sound engineering, vocal techniques and keyboard/guitar/dj skills. They also have studios to ...More
The Wine and Food Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
93 Hazelbourne Road, SW12 | 3.6 miles from The Robot Zoo
It's kind of an evening class, kind of a dinner party... Led by FHM's Kenneth Harry Putt, the WFA wine appreciation classes are based around tasting ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
93 Hazelbourne Road, SW12 | 3.6 miles from The Robot Zoo
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London College Of Communication
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 4.1 miles from The Robot Zoo
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 4.1 miles from The Robot Zoo
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Crystal Palace Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Thicket Road, Penge, SE20 | 33 minutes from The Robot Zoo
Although the Crystal Palace - first erected in Hyde Park and moved here in 1854 - is long gone, destroyed by fire in 1936, Crystal Palace ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Thicket Road, Penge, SE20 | 33 minutes from The Robot Zoo
Although the Crystal Palace - first erected in Hyde Park and moved here in 1854 - is long gone, destroyed by fire in 1936, Crystal Palace ...More
Herne Hill Velodrome
London > Leisure >
Burbage Road, SE24 | 35 minutes from The Robot Zoo
One of the oldest cycling tracks in the world, the Herne Hill Velodrome was built way back in 1891 and still hosts regular training for local ...More
London > Leisure >
Burbage Road, SE24 | 35 minutes from The Robot Zoo
One of the oldest cycling tracks in the world, the Herne Hill Velodrome was built way back in 1891 and still hosts regular training for local ...More
Dulwich Croquet Club
London > Leisure > Games
Burbage Road, SE21 | 36 minutes from The Robot Zoo
A million miles away from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Circus, the peace and quiet of leafy Dulwich is a great place to enjoy a ...More
London > Leisure > Games
Burbage Road, SE21 | 36 minutes from The Robot Zoo
A million miles away from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Circus, the peace and quiet of leafy Dulwich is a great place to enjoy a ...More
The Herne Tavern
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
2 Forest Hill Road, East Dulwich, SE22 | 20 minutes from The Robot Zoo
Sister pub to The Palmerston on Lordship Lane, The Herne Tavern is quite a different offering and is ideally suited to families with its large outdoor ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
2 Forest Hill Road, East Dulwich, SE22 | 20 minutes from The Robot Zoo
Sister pub to The Palmerston on Lordship Lane, The Herne Tavern is quite a different offering and is ideally suited to families with its large outdoor ...More
The Crown & Greyhound
London > Nightlife > Pubs
73 Dulwich Village, SE21 | 27 minutes from The Robot Zoo
The Crown & Greyhound in Dulwich Village (also known as 'The Dog') is a large pub - really, it's an amalgamation of two: The Crown and ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
73 Dulwich Village, SE21 | 27 minutes from The Robot Zoo
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The Palmerston
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
91 Lordship Lane, SE22 | 31 minutes from The Robot Zoo
After eight years as head chef of Bibendum, Jamie Younger brought his cooking talents to The Palmerston (formally The Lord Palmerston) in East Dulwich in ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
91 Lordship Lane, SE22 | 31 minutes from The Robot Zoo
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Laban
London > Business > Venue Hire
Creekside, Deptford, SE8 | 3.1 miles from The Robot Zoo
Tate Modern architects Herzog & de Meuron went for a shimmering, plastic-clad building when tasked with designing the Laban building, a place where excellence in contemporary ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Creekside, Deptford, SE8 | 3.1 miles from The Robot Zoo
Tate Modern architects Herzog & de Meuron went for a shimmering, plastic-clad building when tasked with designing the Laban building, a place where excellence in contemporary ...More
Old Royal Naval College
London > Business > Venue Hire
Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College, 2, Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, SE10 | 3.6 miles from The Robot Zoo
The Old Royal Naval College was built on the site of the Tudor Palace in Greenwich in which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born. William ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College, 2, Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, SE10 | 3.6 miles from The Robot Zoo
The Old Royal Naval College was built on the site of the Tudor Palace in Greenwich in which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born. William ...More
Dulwich Picture Gallery
London > Business > Venue Hire
Gallery Road, SE21 | 27 minutes from The Robot Zoo
Designed by London architect Sir John Soane in 1811, Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world's first purpose-built art gallery and holds one of the most celebrated ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Gallery Road, SE21 | 27 minutes from The Robot Zoo
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