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Press Releases

ZSL challenges world zoos to change in face of extinction crisis 19 Feb 2004 The Zoological Society of London (ZSL), will issue a challenge to the community of world zoos to meet a new and ambitious conservation vision for zoos and aquaria at the start of a two-day international zoo symposium held at London Zoo

London Zoo's flamingos find partners on the pond 17 Feb 2004 Keepers at London Zoo have been helping the flamingos with their Valentines Day preparations by building them mud mounds. Like many birds, flamingos need to build a nest in order to find a mate, but the young inexperience birds on Three Island Pond have had a little trouble getting started

The Zoological Society of London Announces 'Bushmeat Action Plan' 11 Feb 2004 The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) has announced its 'Bushmeat Action Plan' at a high-level debate chaired by Elliot Morley, MP, held at ZSL on Tuesday 10th February. The aim of the plan is to alleviate the bushmeat crisis and ensure the continued survival of threatened species and local communities through a sustainable, regulated trade.

Do dolphins get the bends? 9 Oct 2003 Behavioural, anatomical and physiological adaptations are thought to enable some marine mammal species to dive to considerable depths while avoiding diving-related illnesses such as decompression sickness

ZSL takes action on the bushmeat trade 10 Sep 2003 ZSL is working towards finding solutions to the bushmeat crisis under its Bushmeat and Forests Conservation Programme. The ZSL strategy combines both species protection and sustainable use approaches in a mixture that balances conservation and development needs

Meet Horatio and Zazu, Hornbills on Parade! 18 Aug 2003 We all hope it's sunny on the Bank Holiday weekend. And none more so than Whipsnade Wild Animal Park's latest recruits to the bird display - 'Horatio' the Abyssinian ground hornbill and 'Zazu' the red-billed hornbill

More Company for the Soup-Dragon! 24 Jul 2003 London Zoo celebrates the birth of its first baby tamandua

Umm, Bongo 17 Jun 2003 New bongo calf at London Zoo

The wonders of Whipsnade by night 2 Jun 2003 Whipsnade opens its gates for two special summer evenings

Wotta Lotta Otters! 22 May 2003 New home and kits for the otters at London Zoo

A special kind of Grubb! 30 Apr 2003 First Francois' langur monkey born in mainland Britain

Happy Families at London Zoo 2 Apr 2003 London Zoo celebrates the opening of three new homes for meerkats, otters and marmosets

ZSL secures three Darwin Initiative grants 25 Mar 2003 The Zoological Society of London is pleased to announce that three Darwin Initiative grants have been awarded to ZSL scientists in the current round of funding

Second golden headed lion tamarin birth for London Zoo 20 Feb 2003 London Zoo is celebrating the birth of its second golden headed lion tamarin

Love is? 10 Feb 2003 Saying it with herbs at London Zoo

Lovebirds for you lover 6 Feb 2003 The perfect gift from Whipsnade Wild Animal Park

Adding Aruba Island Rattlesnakes and Multiplying Millipedes 7 Jan 2003 Whipsnade take stock of another year

Pregnant males shake up thinking on wildlife trade 15 Nov 2002 Seahorses become first commercial marine fish to be managed by 160 countries

Doris has her day! 31 Oct 2002 Doris the Jackdaw - Whipsnade Wild Animal Park's star fundraiser Whipsnade Wild Animal Park is currently celebrating after Doris the jackdaw and the Park's visitors helped raise £9,000 for the EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria) Rainforest Campaign 2002

London Zoo raises funds for Atlantic Rainforest 29 Oct 2002 London Zoo is currently celebrating after visitors helped raise £10,000 for the EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria) Rainforest Campaign 2002

Rio off to a flying start! 28 Oct 2002 London Zoo breeds the UK's first aracari

Elephants in captivity 23 Oct 2002 The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) works closely with the UK Federation of Zoos to ensure that all animals in its collection receive the best level of care, and that the conservation of the species is a prime concern

Get your teeth into this! 22 Oct 2002 Whipsnade Wild Animal Park hatches two dwarf crocodiles

Monkey Business at London Zoo! 17 Oct 2002 London Zoo celebrates the birth of twin Geoffroy's Marmosets

King of the Swingers 16 Oct 2002 New baby chimp, Elvis, born at Whipsnade

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