Week 3
Catch up with our scientists, conservationists and keepers as they take to the sofa to answer your questions. Find out about the fascinating work that goes on behind the scenes at ZSL and be inspired by zoology.
Leslie Dickie - Zoo Conservation Officer
It is Madagascar week at ZSL London Zoo and Leslie is going to be talking about her connection with the island of Madagascar, the largest carnivore that inhabits the island and the vital conservation work that ZSL London Zoo takes part carries out in Madagascar.
Monday 6th August, 3pm, Barclay CourtJim Mackie - Animal Presenter
Find out what questions were put to Leslie and how she answered
Alison Shaw - Aquatic Conservation Program Manager
Alison will be taking to the sofa to talk about the amazing work to conserve ornamental fish in the Amazon, tracking turtles in Mozambique and spotting marine mammals in the Thames. There will also be a chance to take away some marine mammal sightings forms so you can help with ZSL's important conservation work.
Tuesday 7th August, 3pm, near the Amazon fish in the Aquarium
Find out what Alison talked about
Andrew Routh - Chief Veterinary Officer
Our chief veterinarian at ZSL will be talking about the amazing conservation work he has been involved in with vulture populations in India. In 2000 it was discovered that the number of vultures had declined to about 1% of the original population over the last 30 years. Discover the clues that led us to find the causes of this decline and how we have begun to successfully bring the Indian vultures back from the brink of extinction.
Thursday 9th August, 3.30 pm, Vulture Aviaries
Teague Stubbington - Conservationist
Teague will be talking about the plight of some of the amazing aquatic inhabitants he encountered in the Amazonian basin. Come along and find out everything you wanted to know about how these incredible fish do so well at ZSL London zoo aquarium and what challenges they face in the wild.
Saturday 11th August, 3pm, Aquarium
Find out what questions were put to Teague and how he answered
Jim Mackie - Animals in Action
Come and find out how we train a meerkat or how our Lemurs learn. Find out the amazing secrets behind what makes our animals in actions stars tick. Discover what it takes to build up the unique bond our trainers and their animals here at ZSL London Zoo.
Sunday 12th August, 3pm, Barclay Court