What's On

Art Courses at ZSL London Zoo

1 Jun 2013 - 1 Sep 2013

ZSL London Zoo

ZSL runs a variety of art courses at London Zoo throughout the year for people of all ages and ability.

Insect Week

24 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Discover a whole host of incredible insects at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo as it celebrates creepy crawlies from around the world.

Whipsnade Arts Society Speed-Sketching Workshop

28 Jun 2013

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Improve your speed-sketching skills.

Big Night Out - Tickets on sale now!

29 Jun 2013 18:00 - 22:00

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Our animals are staying up late for a unique family night out!

Friendly Spider Programme

29 Jun 2013

ZSL London Zoo

Do you have a spider phobia?

Photography Workshop (Beginner - Intermediate)

5 Jul 2013 10:00 - 17:00

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Improve your photography skills in a unique setting

Fellow's Event - Whipsnade Experience

6 Jul 2013 09:00 - 10:30

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Special early morning breakfast event at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Feral: Searching for enchantment on the frontiers of rewilding

9 Jul 2013 18:00 - 19:00

Huxley Lecture Theatre

Feral: Searching for enchantment on the frontiers of rewilding. George Monbiot talks about his book on how damaged ecosystems can be restored.

Writers Talk at ZSL London Zoo - Ruth Padel on hummingbird, bleeding heart dove and amethyst starling

16 Jul 2013 19:00 - 21:00

Blackburn Pavilion Tropical Bird House

This summer leading writers and ZSL experts team up to highlight some of these amazing animals, with the writer responding imaginatively and the ZSL expert speaking about its ecology and emphasising the concerns facing the animal and it’s habitat in today’s challenging world.

Whipsnade Art Society Primate Sketching Workshop

27 Jul 2013

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Hone your sketching skills with primates as your subjects.

Streak for Tigers

15 Aug 2013 18:30

ZSL London Zoo

It's time to unleash your wild side and show us your stripes in support of the ZSL Sumatran Tiger campaign.

Whipsnade Art Society 3D modelling

15 Aug 2013

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

A chance to try modelling our animals in 3D.

Little Creatures

16 Aug 2013 - 18 Aug 2013

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Bring your little ones for some big fun at Little Creatures this August.

Writers Talk at ZSL London Zoo - Mark Haddon on Galapagos tortoises

27 Aug 2013 19:00 - 21:00

Galapagos Tortoise Exhibit

This summer leading writers and ZSL experts team up to highlight some of these amazing animals, with the writer responding imaginatively and the ZSL expert speaking about its ecology and emphasising the concerns facing the animal and it’s habitat in today’s challenging world.

Little Creatures family festival

30 Aug 2013 - 1 Sep 2013

ZSL London Zoo

A weekend of big fun for your little ones.

Vulture Awareness Weekend

7 Sep 2013 - 8 Sep 2013

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Join us for a weekend of fun with our birds of the world whilst raising vital funds for vulture conservation.

Fostering Sustainable Behaviour workshop

10 Sep 2013 - 11 Sep 2013

Prince Albert Suite

ZSL London Zoo Stampede

15 Sep 2013

ZSL London Zoo

Unleash the animal in you and embark on an exciting new 10k running event.

Writers Talk at ZSL London Zoo - Andrew O'Hagan on Asian Tapir

17 Sep 2013 19:00 - 21:00

Malaysian Tapir Exhibit

ZSL conservation scientists and Keepers team up with leading writers to talk about wild animals in different venues at ZSL London Zoo. In the animal’s presence, the writer responds to it imaginatively and the ZSL Expert talks about its ecology and conservation. The audience will be able to ask questions of author, scientist and keeper and have books signed over a glass of wine.

Photography Workshop (Beginner - Intermediate)

20 Sep 2013 10:00 - 17:00

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Improve your photography skills in a unique setting

Elephantastic Weekend

21 Sep 2013 - 22 Sep 2013

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

We're trumpeting all things Elephant with a mammoth celebration for Elephant Appreciation Weekend.

Steam Train Driver for a Day

7 Oct 2013 - 10 Oct 2013

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Have you dreamed of being a train driver since a young child?

Photography Workshop (Beginner - Intermediate)

14 Oct 2013 10:00 - 17:00

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Improve your photography skills in a unique setting

Roar with Laughter

18 Oct 2013 18:30 - 22:30

Hammersmith Apollo Theatre, London

ZSL is proud to present the comedy event of the year – Roar with Laughter!

Say “Boo” at the zoo this Halloween!

26 Oct 2013 - 3 Nov 2013

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Join us if you dare for a host of spooky goings on...

Big Hairy Bug Draw!

26 Oct 2013 - 3 Nov 2013

ZSL London Zoo

The Big Hairy Bug Draw is back at ZSL London Zoo for Halloween half term!

Boo at the Zoo

26 Oct 2013 - 3 Nov 2013

ZSL London Zoo

Get set for a host of spooky goings on at ZSL London Zoo this Halloween half term.

The Big Draw

26 Oct 2013 - 3 Nov 2013

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

The world's biggest celebration of drawing

Steam Train Driver for a Day

4 Nov 2013 - 27 Nov 2013

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Have you dreamed of being a train driver since a young child?

Experience Christmas at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

23 Nov 2013 - 24 Dec 2013

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Enjoy an experience like no other at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo this Christmas