Our blogs

Making a difference for wildlife.

At ZSL, we are proud of the work we do. To give you an insight into the work our conservationists, scientists, and volunteers achieve on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, take a look at our latest blog posts below.

The intriguing tale of a ghostly mongoose and ZSL Biobank
ZSL's Curious Collections: Gef the Talking Mongoose
Together for wildlife
ZSL and UCL: 200 years of partnership for science and conservation
22 May 2026This year marks a remarkable shared milestone for ZSL and University College London (UCL) - 200 years since both institutions were founded in 1826.
Encounters from a day in ZSL’s biological archive
A day in the life: ZSL Biobank volunteer
Happy Birthday, Sir David Attenborough!
Sir David Attenborough at 100: A Legacy of love for nature
8 May 2026Today, Friday 8 May, Sir David Attenborough marks his 100th birthday.
A CSIP blog by Rob Deaville
The times they are a-changing: What have we learnt from 35 years of strandings investigations?
5 May 2026What 35 years of strandings data, project milestones, and climate research can tell us about our marine environment
Celebrating 200 years of ZSL
What a year it’s been already!
29 April 2026From giraffes gracing the London Underground to our Sumatran tigers coming face-to-face with their own image on a commemorative coin, here’s a look back at some of the magical moments that have marked our bicentenary year.
Galvanizing species in our memory forever
20 coins from around the world that have animals on them
24 April 202620 coins from around the world that have animals on them
Remembering Desmond Morris
Remembering Desmond Morris
20 April 2026A pioneer bringing the natural world to millions
Celebrate ZSL’s 200th anniversary with a commemorative gift
Our exclusive new anniversary collection
2 April 2026We’ve created a brand new, exclusive, collection of commemorative gifts inspired by our heritage, but with a modern makeover. And the charming keepsakes are now available to buy in our Zoo shops and online.
Our Zoos and You
Our shared history
2 April 2026 A selection of the wonderful images people sent us of their connection with our Zoos, alongside the memories that go with them.