Zoo World Introduction

Find out more about our world at ZSL, from the history, to our famous animals and architecture.

Famous animals
Read about Guy the gorilla, Goldie the golden eagle and Winnie, who became one of the most famous bears in the world. Read more

ZSL architecture
When London Zoo opened in 1827, Decimus Burton was called on to lay out the grounds and house the animals, many other leading architects have since contributed to the built environment of the Zoo. Read more

Meet the Giraffes