Latest News from Conservation

Tight cropped photo of a young African elephant stood next to it's mother.
Conservation

ZSL selected as 2019-20 Seasonal...

21st November 2019

The FT Seasonal Appeal increases awareness of a chosen charity each year through dedicated editorial coverage of its work.

Close up photograph of native oysters in a small wooden box.
Conservation

Essex estuary to be sanctuary...

24th June 2019

Conservation coalition begins restoration of UK’s largest protected area for native oysters.

Thames seals
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ZSL launches Mother Thames campaign

5th April 2019

As all eyes turn to the River Thames for the annual Oxford Cambridge Boat Race, ZSL is calling on spectators to pay attention to what’s going on...

Angelshark swimming in the depths
Conservation

Collective-memories of Welsh...

24th January 2019

Communities asked to help ZSL and NRW uncover the history of Angelsharks in Wales at new event

Hammerhead Shark in bimini on sandy bottom with mouth open
Conservation

Set your teeth on EDGE: world’s...

3rd December 2018

From guitarfish to angel sharks the EDGE of Existence highlights the most ancient fish sinking into extinction

Photo - Rows of palm saplings in a field stretching off into the distance
Conservation

ZSL report finds palm oil...

6th November 2018

World’s largest survey of palm oil producers and traders finds lack of assurance in tackling forest loss.

Frog on leaves
Conservation

Ain’t no mountain high enough!...

1st November 2018

Conservationists at international wildlife charity ZSL (Zoological Society of London) are heralding the discovery of two new species of frog,...

Two men looking at microchips in camouflage gear
Conservation

Activating big data and machine...

5th October 2018

In the lead-up to the illegal wildlife trade conference 2018, technology companies and conservation charities come together to accelerate the...

Pangolin inside a hollow log
Conservation

Scaling up! 25-Year Conservation...

1st October 2018

A new conservation and research project launches today bringing together ZSL and other key collaborators to halt the decline of the Philippine...

Mother tiger with 2 cubs walking past camera trap
Conservation

Triumph for Tigers: New study...

24th September 2018

In a triumphant victory for the endangered tiger, the government of Nepal has announced a remarkable 19% increase in the country’s tiger...

Collections of Partula snails for release
Conservation

Collaborative zoo efforts hit 10...

5th September 2018

In a collaborative effort with BIAZA member zoos and other collections from around the world, more than 10,000 conservation bred Polynesian tree...

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Meet our gentle giant Hugo

Pygmy hippo Tapon celebrates his birthday at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Happy birthday Tapon!