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Gorilla Kingdom’s New Ice Queen
2 Jul 2008
ZSL's newest gorilla Mjukuu is enjoying her first summer at ZSL London Zoo - thanks to special fruit ice blocks, designed to stimulate her natural behaviour and curiosity.
2 Jul 2008
ZSL's newest gorilla Mjukuu is enjoying her first summer at ZSL London Zoo - thanks to special fruit ice blocks, designed to stimulate her natural behaviour and curiosity.
© ZSL - Kendall Munns
Giant butterflies land at ZSL London Zoo
23 Jun 2008
A revolutionary photography technique capturing the intricate details of butterflies down to the finest scale launches today as an exhibition at ZSL London Zoo for National Insect Week.
23 Jun 2008
A revolutionary photography technique capturing the intricate details of butterflies down to the finest scale launches today as an exhibition at ZSL London Zoo for National Insect Week.
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ZSL annual report highlights 12 months of achievement
17 Jun 2008
From Roxy the penguin looking for love on the internet to ground-breaking scientific research, 2007 was a busy year for the Zoological Society of London (ZSL).
17 Jun 2008
From Roxy the penguin looking for love on the internet to ground-breaking scientific research, 2007 was a busy year for the Zoological Society of London (ZSL).
Walk on the Wildside with ZSL London Zoo’s new podcasts
16 Jun 2008
Crammed full of keeper interviews, amazing animal facts and a special competition, episode one of ‘Wildside’, the new podcast from ZSL, is available now.
16 Jun 2008
Crammed full of keeper interviews, amazing animal facts and a special competition, episode one of ‘Wildside’, the new podcast from ZSL, is available now.
© ZSL - Kendall Munns
Zoo’s oldest ever giraffe celebrates 30th birthday
13 Jun 2008
Hip hip hooray, it’s Crackers 30th birthday! ZSL London Zoo’s popular and oldest ever giraffe is celebrating her birthday with a special iced fruit cake and the company of her keepers and fellow giraffe buddies.
13 Jun 2008
Hip hip hooray, it’s Crackers 30th birthday! ZSL London Zoo’s popular and oldest ever giraffe is celebrating her birthday with a special iced fruit cake and the company of her keepers and fellow giraffe buddies.
© ZSL
Keeping it ‘owl’ in the family
12 Jun 2008
He might not be getting a card for Father’s Day but ZSL London Zoo bird keeper Darren Jordan has become a surrogate dad to three young owlets.
12 Jun 2008
He might not be getting a card for Father’s Day but ZSL London Zoo bird keeper Darren Jordan has become a surrogate dad to three young owlets.
© ZSL - Kendall Munns
Green penguins at green zoo!
6 Jun 2008
The penguins at ZSL London Zoo have been up to something fishy - getting in on the act of being 'green' and helping celebrate the Zoo’s recent Green Tourism for London award, with the addition of environmentally friendly living green roofs to their nest boxes.
6 Jun 2008
The penguins at ZSL London Zoo have been up to something fishy - getting in on the act of being 'green' and helping celebrate the Zoo’s recent Green Tourism for London award, with the addition of environmentally friendly living green roofs to their nest boxes.
© ZSL
Modern art is rubbish
30 May 2008
A shark made of discarded hubcaps, a polar bear cub made of plastic bags and a dinosaur made from old tyres. These are just a three of the 21 remarkable sculptures forming the Love London Recycled Sculpture Show – now on at ZSL London Zoo.
30 May 2008
A shark made of discarded hubcaps, a polar bear cub made of plastic bags and a dinosaur made from old tyres. These are just a three of the 21 remarkable sculptures forming the Love London Recycled Sculpture Show – now on at ZSL London Zoo.
© ZSL
Let's play 'Hide and Beak'
28 May 2008
Take to the air and become one of ZSL London Zoo’s hummingbirds in our new, educational ‘Hide and Beak’ game. Fly around our new tropical bird house, the Blackburn Pavilion, collecting flowers that appear in the sunshine.
28 May 2008
Take to the air and become one of ZSL London Zoo’s hummingbirds in our new, educational ‘Hide and Beak’ game. Fly around our new tropical bird house, the Blackburn Pavilion, collecting flowers that appear in the sunshine.
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Measuring motherhood
23 May 2008
Elila, one of ZSL London Zoo’s two okapi, is almost ready to give birth. Towards the end of her pregnancy, her keepers have been measuring her girth weekly, weighing her and taking her temperature to make sure all is going well.
23 May 2008
Elila, one of ZSL London Zoo’s two okapi, is almost ready to give birth. Towards the end of her pregnancy, her keepers have been measuring her girth weekly, weighing her and taking her temperature to make sure all is going well.
© ZSL - DS
Bobby’s new brown eyed girl
23 May 2008
She’s 5ft tall, weighs around 65 kilos and has glossy black hair all over! She may not be everyone’s cup of tea but ZSL London Zoo’s new female gorilla has certainly set one heart racing.
23 May 2008
She’s 5ft tall, weighs around 65 kilos and has glossy black hair all over! She may not be everyone’s cup of tea but ZSL London Zoo’s new female gorilla has certainly set one heart racing.
© ZSL
Summer stroll: pygmy hippos on the move
14 May 2008
Forget putting your clocks forward, weather forecasts or picnics in the park - there is a much better indicator that summer is finally here: pygmy hippo migration.
14 May 2008
Forget putting your clocks forward, weather forecasts or picnics in the park - there is a much better indicator that summer is finally here: pygmy hippo migration.
© ZSL - DS
Gorilla Ice
13 May 2008
With temperatures in the mid 20s, many of us choose to sit on the grass with a nice fruit ice lolly. And even gorillas like this great way to cool down too! Watch our video.
13 May 2008
With temperatures in the mid 20s, many of us choose to sit on the grass with a nice fruit ice lolly. And even gorillas like this great way to cool down too! Watch our video.
© ZSL - Lyndsay Gale
Conchita: An international star is born
8 May 2008
Even though she's only a month old, Conchita, ZSL London Zoo's new baby white-naped mangabey monkey, is already a global hit.
8 May 2008
Even though she's only a month old, Conchita, ZSL London Zoo's new baby white-naped mangabey monkey, is already a global hit.
© ZSL / Lyndsay Gale
Precious monkey gets to grips with surrogate mum
1 May 2008
At only three weeks old, Conchita, a tiny critically endangered monkey born at ZSL London Zoo is already a beacon of hope for her species.
1 May 2008
At only three weeks old, Conchita, a tiny critically endangered monkey born at ZSL London Zoo is already a beacon of hope for her species.
© ZSL - DS
Get closer to the wild and wonderful this summer!
29 Apr 2008
Did you know hummingbirds can fly backwards? Or that Western Lowland Gorillas live in a family group led by a dominant male known as a ‘silverback’?
29 Apr 2008
Did you know hummingbirds can fly backwards? Or that Western Lowland Gorillas live in a family group led by a dominant male known as a ‘silverback’?
© ZSL
Happy Birthday to ZSL London Zoo
25 Apr 2008
ZSL London Zoo celebrates 180 years of being open, showing the animals of the world in the centre of London.
25 Apr 2008
ZSL London Zoo celebrates 180 years of being open, showing the animals of the world in the centre of London.
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Zoo is hailing cabbies for a free day out
25 Apr 2008
ZSL London Zoo is putting its money where its mouth is by ‘hailing’ the capital’s chattiest citizens to experience the Zoo on the house.
25 Apr 2008
ZSL London Zoo is putting its money where its mouth is by ‘hailing’ the capital’s chattiest citizens to experience the Zoo on the house.
© ZSL - DS
Butterfly Paradise is heaven for glasswings
5 Apr 2008
A remarkable species of butterfly with transparent wings has bred so well at ZSL London Zoo that its numbers have multiplied by more than 10 times in two years
5 Apr 2008
A remarkable species of butterfly with transparent wings has bred so well at ZSL London Zoo that its numbers have multiplied by more than 10 times in two years
Vote for ZSL London Zoo in the enjoyEngland Awards 2008
2 Apr 2008
The zebras, lions, gorillas and hundreds of other animals living at ZSL London Zoo have done us proud yet again! Take a peek at our video of the animals trying to vote, why not give them a hand!
2 Apr 2008
The zebras, lions, gorillas and hundreds of other animals living at ZSL London Zoo have done us proud yet again! Take a peek at our video of the animals trying to vote, why not give them a hand!
© ZSL
Humming makes you happy!
14 Mar 2008
Humming makes you feel happy, a new survey by ZSL London Zoo reveals. The simple art of pursing your lips and having a quiet hum is associated with feelings of happiness.
14 Mar 2008
Humming makes you feel happy, a new survey by ZSL London Zoo reveals. The simple art of pursing your lips and having a quiet hum is associated with feelings of happiness.
New personalised ZSL London Zoo story book
10 Mar 2008
Your child will never forget their day at ZSL London Zoo with this unique book which makes them the star of the story!
10 Mar 2008
Your child will never forget their day at ZSL London Zoo with this unique book which makes them the star of the story!
New interactive adventure now available at ZSL London Zoo!
26 Feb 2008
i-Track is a new and exciting way to explore ZSL London Zoo - just like a sat-nav it provides you with an interactive zoo map which shows you where you are and how to get to where you want to be.
26 Feb 2008
i-Track is a new and exciting way to explore ZSL London Zoo - just like a sat-nav it provides you with an interactive zoo map which shows you where you are and how to get to where you want to be.
© ZSL
Baby joy for monkeys that pri-mate for life!
13 Feb 2008
A tiny monkey born to ZSL London Zoo’s most romantic lovers is the first baby to be born in the Zoo’s new rainforest biome.
13 Feb 2008
A tiny monkey born to ZSL London Zoo’s most romantic lovers is the first baby to be born in the Zoo’s new rainforest biome.
© Steve Lowe
A cooler view of ZSL London Zoo
5 Feb 2008
Hot-headed penguins and cold-hearted flamingos are revealed in a selection of thermal images giving keepers at ZSL London Zoo a unique view of their animals.
5 Feb 2008
Hot-headed penguins and cold-hearted flamingos are revealed in a selection of thermal images giving keepers at ZSL London Zoo a unique view of their animals.
