{"id":1388,"date":"2024-08-17T16:30:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-17T16:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/?p=1388"},"modified":"2024-08-17T16:34:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-17T16:34:54","slug":"the-hidden-zoo-on-the-london-underground-map","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/en\/the-hidden-zoo-on-the-london-underground-map\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hidden Zoo on the London Underground Map"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<header>\n        The animals hidden in the London Underground map have captured the imagination of travelers, becoming a fascinating and culturally significant curiosity. Animals? What animals? You might be wondering.<br \/>\n    <\/header>\n\n<section>\n<h2>The Origin of the Phenomenon: An Elephant in the Tube<\/h2>\n<p>        This intriguing tradition began in 1988 when Paul Middlewick, a regular commuter, made an unexpected discovery.<\/p><div id=\"metro-3267223224\" class=\"metro-contenido metro-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3426171902310072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3426171902310072\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2301483529\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>        While observing the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/\">London Underground map<\/a>, Middlewick realized that by connecting different stations and lines, he could visualize the shape of an elephant. This discovery was not just a mere coincidence but sparked a wave of creativity among Underground users, who began searching for other animal figures in the map\u2019s design.<\/p>\n<p>        Middlewick\u2019s &#8220;elephant,&#8221; discovered purely by chance, became the first of many animals identified on the Underground map.<\/p>\n<p>        Over the years, this activity has transformed into a pastime for many, and what began as an isolated finding soon became a cultural phenomenon that continues to this day.<br \/>\n    <\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>A Zoo in the Underground Lines<\/h2>\n<p>        Since that first elephant, Underground enthusiasts have found a total of 22 different animals hidden in the map. Although I have read that there are 35, I have yet to find conclusive proof. Later on, you will be able to see them with your own eyes.<\/p><div id=\"metro-2991021244\" class=\"metro-contenido_2 metro-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3426171902310072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3426171902310072\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8483748498\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>        These animals, which include both terrestrial and marine creatures, are the result of combining stations, lines, and junctions on the map.<\/p>\n<p>        Although these figures were not intentionally designed, the imagination of observers has allowed them to emerge naturally by connecting the dots on the map.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Elephant:<\/strong> The pioneer of this curious tradition, found by Paul Middlewick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/elefante-mapa-metro-londres.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1357 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/elefante-mapa-metro-londres.webp\" alt=\"Elephant on the London Underground map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/elefante-mapa-metro-londres.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/elefante-mapa-metro-londres-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/elefante-mapa-metro-londres-768x512.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dog:<\/strong> A figure many associate with loyalty and companionship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/perro-mapa-metro-londres.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1360 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/perro-mapa-metro-londres.webp\" alt=\"Dog on the London Underground map\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/perro-mapa-metro-londres.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/perro-mapa-metro-londres-200x300.webp 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 683px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 683\/1024;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cat:<\/strong> The feline that seems to lurk between the Underground lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gato-mapa-metro-londres.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1363 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gato-mapa-metro-londres.webp\" alt=\"Cat on the London Underground map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gato-mapa-metro-londres.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gato-mapa-metro-londres-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gato-mapa-metro-londres-768x512.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bear:<\/strong> One of the largest and most recognizable figures on the map.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oso-polar-mapa-metro-londres.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1366 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oso-polar-mapa-metro-londres.webp\" alt=\"Polar bear on the London Underground map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oso-polar-mapa-metro-londres.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oso-polar-mapa-metro-londres-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oso-polar-mapa-metro-londres-768x512.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Penguin:<\/strong> An Antarctic inhabitant that has found its place in the cold underground stations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pinguino-mapa-metro-londres.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1369 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pinguino-mapa-metro-londres.webp\" alt=\"Penguin on the London Underground map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pinguino-mapa-metro-londres.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pinguino-mapa-metro-londres-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pinguino-mapa-metro-londres-768x512.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Smiling Whale:<\/strong> One of the most endearing figures, representing the vastness of the deep sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ballena-mapa-metro-londres.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1372 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ballena-mapa-metro-londres.webp\" alt=\"Whale on the Underground map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ballena-mapa-metro-londres.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ballena-mapa-metro-londres-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ballena-mapa-metro-londres-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ballena-mapa-metro-londres-768x768.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Snail:<\/strong> Slowly moving through the Underground tunnels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/caracol-mapa-metro-londres.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1375 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/caracol-mapa-metro-londres.webp\" alt=\"Snail hidden on the London Underground map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/caracol-mapa-metro-londres.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/caracol-mapa-metro-londres-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/caracol-mapa-metro-londres-768x512.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flamingo:<\/strong> Waiting on one leg at the station for the train to arrive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/flamenco-mapa-metro-londres.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1378 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/flamenco-mapa-metro-londres.webp\" alt=\"Flamingo hidden on the London Underground map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/flamenco-mapa-metro-londres.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/flamenco-mapa-metro-londres-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/flamenco-mapa-metro-londres-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/flamenco-mapa-metro-londres-768x768.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hen:<\/strong> Sitting on an egg, keeping it warm while in a cool Underground station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gallina-mapa-metro-londres.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1381 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gallina-mapa-metro-londres.webp\" alt=\"Hen hidden on the Underground map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gallina-mapa-metro-londres.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gallina-mapa-metro-londres-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gallina-mapa-metro-londres-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gallina-mapa-metro-londres-768x768.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pig:<\/strong> Running along the tracks of the London Underground.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cerdo-mapa-metro-londres.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1384 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cerdo-mapa-metro-londres.webp\" alt=\"Pig hidden on the London Underground map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cerdo-mapa-metro-londres.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cerdo-mapa-metro-londres-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cerdo-mapa-metro-londres-768x512.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Seal:<\/strong> Jumping between the waves of the Underground\u2019s subterranean river.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fish:<\/strong> Swimming through the map\u2019s aquatic lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        These are just a few examples of the animals that make up this hidden &#8220;zoo.&#8221; Each one has its own story, and in many cases, these discoveries are due to the careful observation and creativity of passengers.<br \/>\n    <\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Imagination in the Service of the Journey<\/h2>\n<p>        Discovering these animals has become a sort of &#8220;treasure hunt&#8221; while waiting for the train or traveling through the city. It\u2019s a way to make time in the Underground more entertaining and, at the same time, to appreciate the ingenuity of transport maps.<br \/>\n    <\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Cultural Impact: From Curiosity to Commercial Product<\/h2>\n<p>        Over time, these hidden animals have transcended mere entertainment. The phenomenon has become so popular that products based on these &#8220;hidden&#8221; animals have been created. From t-shirts and mugs to posters and mobile apps, the London Underground\u2019s zoo has inspired designers and merchants.<\/p>\n<p>        These products not only serve as unique souvenirs from the British capital but also celebrate creativity and the ability to see the extraordinary in the ordinary. For Londoners and visitors alike, carrying a memento of these animals is a way to keep the magic and mystery of the London Underground alive.<br \/>\n    <\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>How to Join the Animal Hunt<\/h2>\n<p>        You don\u2019t need to sign up on a website or program. Whether you\u2019re in London or not, to join the hunt for animals on the Underground map, all you need is a map, your imagination, and some free time. Here are a few tips:<\/p><div id=\"metro-3451418170\" class=\"metro-contenido_2-2 metro-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3426171902310072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3426171902310072\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8483748498\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Observe carefully:<\/strong> Take your time studying the map. The figures are not always obvious at first glance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connect the stations:<\/strong> Use your imagination to connect stations and lines. Sometimes, you need to look at the map from different angles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share your discoveries:<\/strong> If you find a new animal, share it with other enthusiasts. Social media and online forums are great places to showcase your findings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enjoy the journey:<\/strong> Remember that the most important thing is to enjoy the process. Not every day brings a new animal discovery in the Underground, but the experience is always rewarding.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>More than a Map, a Cultural Treasure<\/h2>\n<p>        The London Underground map is much more than just a tool to get around the city. It\u2019s a canvas full of possibilities, where passengers\u2019 imaginations have created a hidden zoo that adds a touch of magic to every journey.<\/p>\n<p>        Since Paul Middlewick discovered the first elephant in 1988, the map has become a symbol of creativity and fun, reminding us that even in the most common places, we can find something extraordinary.<\/p>\n<p>        The next time you\u2019re in London, take a moment to look at the Underground map with fresh eyes; you never know what creature you might discover in its web of lines and stations.<br \/>\n    <\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The animals hidden in the London Underground map have captured the imagination of travelers, becoming a fascinating and culturally significant curiosity. Animals? What animals? You might be wondering. 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