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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’?
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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!
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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.
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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.
© Dr Ian Stephens
Beaded lizards born
1 Feb 2008
ZSL London Zoo is celebrating the birth of 11 vulnerable beaded lizards (Heloderma horridum), successfully bred for the third time running.
1 Feb 2008
ZSL London Zoo is celebrating the birth of 11 vulnerable beaded lizards (Heloderma horridum), successfully bred for the third time running.
Driving for volunteers
1 Feb 2008
Are you interested in donating your time to ZSL London Zoo? Our volunteers play a very important role in the the world of ZSL and the recruitment drive for 2008 has already started.
1 Feb 2008
Are you interested in donating your time to ZSL London Zoo? Our volunteers play a very important role in the the world of ZSL and the recruitment drive for 2008 has already started.
© ZSL - George Sunter
A monster save
16 Jan 2008
ZSL London Zoo is celebrating the birth of two threatened gila monsters (Heloderma suspectum), bred for the first time in 15 years. The second most poisonous reptile in the world, the monsters are incredibly hard to breed and will immediately become part of a European breeding programme.
16 Jan 2008
ZSL London Zoo is celebrating the birth of two threatened gila monsters (Heloderma suspectum), bred for the first time in 15 years. The second most poisonous reptile in the world, the monsters are incredibly hard to breed and will immediately become part of a European breeding programme.
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ZSL London Zoo takes stock of a fantastic year!
10 Jan 2008
A bumper batch of penguins was one of the great success stories that emerged at ZSL London Zoo during the annual stocktake.
10 Jan 2008
A bumper batch of penguins was one of the great success stories that emerged at ZSL London Zoo during the annual stocktake.
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Insure your pet with Petplan and help ZSL
1 Jan 2008
ZSL have joined forces with Petplan to offer insurance products for pet owners who want protection from the cost of vets’ fees. Plus, for every annual policy taken out, Petplan is donating 10% of the premium cost to ZSL to help support ongoing conservation work.
1 Jan 2008
ZSL have joined forces with Petplan to offer insurance products for pet owners who want protection from the cost of vets’ fees. Plus, for every annual policy taken out, Petplan is donating 10% of the premium cost to ZSL to help support ongoing conservation work.
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Sir David leaps into action for frogs
21 Dec 2007
Sir David Attenborough puts the finishing touches to a new frog sculpture at ZSL London Zoo in anticipation of the 2008 Year of the Frog.
21 Dec 2007
Sir David Attenborough puts the finishing touches to a new frog sculpture at ZSL London Zoo in anticipation of the 2008 Year of the Frog.
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An Ape-y Christmas at ZSL London Zoo
19 Dec 2007
The first Christmas in a new home is a momentous occasion for anyone, and it’s no different for gorillas.
19 Dec 2007
The first Christmas in a new home is a momentous occasion for anyone, and it’s no different for gorillas.
Prisoners work to save London’s sparrows
17 Dec 2007
Prisoners developing their carpentry skills on the inside could be the saviours of London’s beleaguered house sparrow population.
17 Dec 2007
Prisoners developing their carpentry skills on the inside could be the saviours of London’s beleaguered house sparrow population.
ZSL wins gold at Visit London Awards
30 Nov 2007
At the Visit London Awards 2007, ZSL London Zoo swept the board picking up a grand total of three gold awards.
30 Nov 2007
At the Visit London Awards 2007, ZSL London Zoo swept the board picking up a grand total of three gold awards.
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Choose ZSL in SKY’s search for a Charity Partner
9 Nov 2007
ZSL has been shortlisted in Sky’s Charity Search. If you’re a Sky customer you can let them know you want them to select us.
9 Nov 2007
ZSL has been shortlisted in Sky’s Charity Search. If you’re a Sky customer you can let them know you want them to select us.
Guy the Gorilla: a life remembered
7 Nov 2007
Sixty years since Guy arrived, ZSL London Zoo remembers its gentle giant
7 Nov 2007
Sixty years since Guy arrived, ZSL London Zoo remembers its gentle giant
