Week 4
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.
Emily Brennan - Native Species Conservation Officer
Find out the Amazing variety of species in the U.K and learn about all the incredible work the ZSL is doing to ensure these amazing animals continue to thrive in our native habitats.
Monday 13th August, 3 p.m, Wildlife Garden
Find out what questions were put to Emily and how she answered
Seirian Sumner - Research Scientist
Do you know how to waggle dance like a honey bee? Could you farm your own fungus like a leaf Cutter-ant?Come and meet Seirian Sumner as she provides us with an insight into the fascinating world of social insects and their societies. Maybe you would like to know about the battles, slave raids, warfare and aphid farming of ants. There is so much more to these wonderful insects than meets the eye, so come along and prepare to be amazed!
Tuesday 14th August, 3.30 p.m, B.U.G.S
Nick Lindsay - International Zoo Programmes
Have you ever wondered where all the vultures have gone. Come and join our resident expert Nick Lindsay who uncovers the clues that have led us to the causes of one of the most dramatic bird declines of this century. Also feel free to find out about some of the incredible work the ZSL does in co-operation with other zoos all around the world.
Wednesday 15th August, 3 p.m, Vulture Avaries
Edmund Flach - Veterinary Pathologist
Get an amazing insight into what goes on behind the scenes in veterinary dept. Come along and find out how our resident pathologist carries out autopsies on a huge range of animals and the incredible information he unearths with each new case.
Friday 17th August, 3 p.m, Barclay Court
Find out what questions were put to Ed and how he answered
Rachel Jones - Aquarist
Rachelle has a passion for corals and recently took part in a conservation expedition to Chagos, in the Indian Ocean, to study coral recovery. We'll be talking to Rachel about how reef systems work and what is happening to them, as well as finding out about how ZSL works with UK customs to care for the huge numbers of coral confiscated every year. If you want to find out more about coral reefs and marine conservation, come and put your questions to Rachel.
Find out what questions were put to Rachel and how she answered
Saturday 18th August, 3 p.m, Aquarium
Jim Mackie - Animal Presenter
Find out what makes the stars of animals in action tick with our animal training expert. Have you ever pondered how Pepe the skunk learnt all the amazing behaviours he demonstrates in the show. Come along and find out the fantastic work involved in training all our animals here at ZSL London zoo.
Sunday 19th August, 3 p.m, Barclay Court
Find out what questions were put to Jim and how he answered