Dive in to ZSL's History
Wherever you are in the world, join the celebrations and become part of our shared history. Take a quiz to discover: Who Were You at the Zoo? Explore how our history has become part of yours with our timeline of pioneering moments. Share your own ZSL stories with our global community. And check back for more interactive activities throughout the year!
History Timeline
Our milestones
Journey through 200 years of pioneering science, conservation wins and cultural moments.
Fast Facts - Do you know?
Who were you at the Zoo?
If you worked at London Zoo in the 19th century, would you have been a dungman or a prosector? Which famous resident is your spirit animal? Dive into our anniversary quizzes and find your place in our extraordinary history.
Map of Connections
New for April 2026
Travel with us through time and around the world
From pioneering wildlife science in the 19th century to restoring species and habitats across the globe today, our work now spans every continent. Some connections are groundbreaking. Others are surprising. All of them reveal ZSL’s incredible impact.
Community Storybook
Share your ZSL moments
ZSL needs YOU
Add your memories, moments and milestones to our online community storybook. Whether you visited as a child, worked behind the scenes, or shared a special day at London Zoo or Whipsnade Zoo, we’d love to hear your memories.
Snapshots from History
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