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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.
- ZSL Library
- 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.
- Women who have shaped our charity
Influential 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 illustrated
John 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 broadcasting
How 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 histories
Uncovering 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 broadcasting
How 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.
- Exploring the Mitford Collection at ZSL Library and Archives
In search of the black-and-orange flycatcher
16 November 2023A guest blog written by ZSL Fellow Rajith Dissanayake PhD on the illustrations of Edward Ledwich Osbaldeston Mitford.
- Artefact of the month
Joseph Smit - animal artist and illustrator
14 September 2023Exploring the history and artworks of illustrator Joseph Smit
