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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.
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ZSL has inspired generations of artists, poets and authorsArt, illustration and ZSL
6 October 2026Over the past 200 years ZSL has inspired generations of artists, poets and authors – bringing people closer to nature than ever before.
Did you know, Edward Lear began his career at ZSL?Edward Lear and ZSL
5 October 2026Edward Lear may be better known today for his limericks and nonsense poetry - such as ‘The owl and the pussycat went to sea’ - but before this he was an incredibly talented zoological artist, beginning his career with us here at ZSL.
Our Zoos and YouOur 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.
Women who have shaped our charityInfluential women in ZSL's history
9 March 2026Influential women who have shaped our history, from helping establish ZSL to pioneering the Reptile House at London Zoo.
Who was Charles Darwin and why is he still so famous?What did Charles Darwin do?
6 February 2026Charles Darwin had a really close connection with ZSL, using London Zoo and our experts to advance his evolutionary theories.
How the slender-billed curlew was described, and illustratedJohn Gould and the slender-billed curlew
21 January 2025A guest blog written by Ann Datta, Volunteer Art Cataloguer in ZSL’s Library and Archives.
How ZSL navigated the new world of competitive broadcastingHow ZSL entered the age of competitive broadcasting - part 2
10 September 2024A guest blog written by Miles Kempton, Visiting Scholar in ZSL’s Library and Archives.
Hidden historiesUncovering some of our historic collections for South Asian Heritage month
8 August 2024Uncovering some of our historic collections for South Asian Heritage month.
Celebrating Joan Procter, first female Curator of Reptiles.Reptile Houses new and old: Commemorating Joan Procter
20 March 2024The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians is now open so join us in commemorating Joan Procter, who designed the first Reptile House.
How ZSL navigated the new world of competitive broadcastingHow ZSL entered the age of competitive broadcasting - part 1
18 January 2024A guest blog written by Miles Kempton, Visiting Scholar in ZSL’s Library and Archives.