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Week 1
Our scientists, conservationists and keepers took to the sofa to answer your questions. Find out how they answered the questions put to them about the fascinating work that goes on behind the scenes at ZSL and be inspired by zoology.
Lyndsey Gale - Conservationist
Ever wondered what it would be like to track Western lowland gorillas in Gabon? Meet Lyndsey, one of our conservation experts, and hear an amazing first hand account of the Gabonese forest, what it is like to follow gorillas and meeting one face to face!
Find out what questions were put to Lyndsey and how she answered
Edmund Flach - Veterinary Pathologist
Find out the amazing work that goes on behind the scenes as we investigate what goes on inside animal’s bodies. Have you ever wondered about the importance of pathology with regard to our conservation programs? Come along and see Ed bring to life the wonderful world of parasitology and pathology.
Find out what questions were put to Edmund and how he answered
Dr Richard Kock - Zoo and Wildlife Medicine Specialist
Dr Kock has worked with the Zoological Society of London for over 20 years. He began his work as a ZSL veterinary officer and, amongst other field projects, has been working closely with the Kenya wildlife service in the highly successful Black rhino conservation programme since 1991. Come along and find out the in and outs of studying and treating animals in the wild from one of the ZSL’s foremost conservation experts.
Find out what Dr.Kock said
Jon Bielby - Conservationist
Who let the frog fungus out? Certainly not our resident Amphibian expert, Jon Bielby, who works with the Institute of Zoology at ZSL to discover the effect of fungal infections on Amphibians around the world and why they are devastating wild populations. Come along and find out whether fungus, farming or pharmaceuticals are causing the decline of some of the world's most amazing amphibians and what ZSL is doing to stop it.
Ashley Sharpe - Aquarium
Have you ever wondered how we make our seawater tanks sparkle at ZSL London Zoo? Find out about the incredible work that goes on behind the scenes in our aquarium to keep our water clear or cloudy depending upon how our fish like it. Join our resident water quality expert, Ashley Sharpe, as he tells you how we recreate a piece of the Amazon or the Red Sea in the ZSL London Zoo Aquarium.
Ashley Sharpe - Aquarium
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.
Find out what questions were put to Jim and how he answered
