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’s biological library
A day in the life: ZSL Biobank volunteer
20 May 2026 The weird and wonderful encounters from a day in ZSL’s biological archive
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.
West Congo Basin
West Congo Basin – Biodiverse Landscapes Fund
31 March 2026Biodiverse Landscapes Fund
Support our runners
Meet our London Marathon 2026 runners
26 March 2026We’re excited to introduce some of the incredible runners taking on the 2026 London Marathon for ZSL on Sunday 26 April.