It is managed under the aegis of the Zoological Society of London ( ZSL ) , established in 1826 . It is situated at the northern edge of Regent 's Park , on the boundary line between City of Westminster and Camden ( the Regent 's Canal runs through it ) . It is managed under the aegis of the Zoological Society of London ( established in 1826 ) , and is situated at the northern edge of Regent 's Park , on the boundary line between City of Westminster and Camden ( the Regent 's Canal runs through it ) .