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Zoological Society of London

26 July 2018

ZSL (Zoological Society of London) and Sophie Allport are asking house-proud animal-lovers to help stop the illegal wildlife trade – from the comfort of their own home.

The international conservation charity and British designer, Sophie Allport, have teamed up to bring a new homewares collection with a conscience to the high-street - developed to raise funds to support ZSL’s conservation of animals.

The collection named Animals of the Savannah, includes tea towels, mugs and candles, is a celebration of the wildlife ZSL has been working with for over 180 years.

Featuring new products inspired by animals of the Savannah, the collection includes cheetah and elephant print aprons, cushions, roller towels and wash bags, perfect for your home. Shoppers can purchase the beautiful new array of homeware products with the knowledge that their purchase is helping wildlife around the world.

Kathryn England, ZSL Head of Commercial says “Every year at least 120 tigers are killed for their body parts. Every day 60 elephants are killed for the ivory trade. Every five minutes at least one pangolin is killed for meat and medicines. The trade is causing a devastating effect on wildlife.

Pangolin in a field

“ZSL works on conservation projects targeting the illegal wildlife trade across the world. We are on the ground training rangers, developing technology and engaging and supporting conservationist in 50 different countries.

“By supporting ZSL’s newest collaboration with Sophie Allport you are helping us put a spotlight on this trade and in turn supporting the fight against the illegal wildlife trade.”

Designer, Sophie Allport, says “The illegal wildlife trade is something that is close to my heart and supporting ZSL and their conservation projects is something everyone can now do through the range. I grew up visiting family in East Africa and it continues to be an inspiration to me.”

The animal themed range will highlight and raise funds for conservation projects across the world including targeting the illegal wildlife trade. The collection features kitchen essentials including oven gloves, aprons, bowls and plates. Also available are folding shopping bags, lampshades, tea tidies and spoon rests, all sustainably sourced using quality materials.

Animals of the Savannah
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  • A mug and other items from the Sophie Allport giraffe collection laid out on a dining room table

    Sophie Allport - Animals of the Savannah

    Shop our Sophie Allport homeware collection

  • Black rhino, hooked up lip can be seen which is main difference with white rhino
    For life everywhere.

    Conservation in Africa

    We're working across Africa to protect people and wildlife on the brink of ecological emergency.

  • Two African elephants with large tusks
    Species

    African Savannah elephant

    The main threats to the remaining savannah elephant populations in this region are illegal poaching for ivory alongside habitat loss and fragmentation.

  • Chimpanzee baby in a tree
    $23 billion a year criminal industry

    Illegal wildlife trade crisis

    The illegal wildlife trade is the fourth biggest illegal activity worldwide, behind only arms, drugs and human trafficking, and is often run by the same criminal syndicates.

  • Shop the collection and support our conservation work