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Building a world where wildlife thrives.
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- Creating change
Unite climate and nature policies to prevent costly clashes and protect communities
2 June 2026Scientists warn fragmented approach to environmental policy wastes public funds, damages ecosystems and threatens human health
- Inspiring future scientists
Award-winning science showcase set to amaze Londoners in anniversary special
19 May 2026Celebrating 15 years of award-winning free science talks bringing cutting-edge discoveries to the public
- Our conservationists fight against their extinction
London Zoo leaps into action to save rare Ghanaian frogs from extinction
15 May 2026Atewa slippery frog and Afia Birago’s puddle frog move to London Zoo habitat
- A new world-leading wildlife health centre
ZSL marks 200th anniversary with £20m boost for wildlife health
29 April 2026We're marking our two hundredth anniversary with the unveiling of ambitious plans for a new world-leading wildlife health centre – made possible by the most significant donation in our 200-year history.
- Today is our birthday!
Happy Birthday ZSL: 200 Years of Wildlife
29 April 2026Two hundred years ago – on 29 April 1826 – a group of visionary scientists and naturalists gathered in London with a bold ambition: to create a collection of animals for scientific study and to advance the world’s understanding of wildlife.
- Our story comes to life at our Zoos
ZSL at 200 – The Exhibition
23 April 2026As part of our 200th anniversary year celebrations, visitors to both London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo can explore a brand-new exhibition bringing ZSL’s extraordinary history to life.
- 'The Moon and the Zoo'
Poet Laureate marks ZSL’s 200th anniversary with new nature poem
20 April 2026Simon Armitage’s ‘The Moon and the Zoo’ explores the enduring connection between wildlife and people in honour of ZSL's anniversary.
- Investing in nature
How our wildlife vets are helping give a £3 billion boost to the economy
16 April 2026Sequencing the DNA of all complex life in the UK and Ireland could generate almost £3 billion over the next 30 years – and we’re playing a key role
- 200 pence to celebrate 200 years of wildlife
ZSL tigers give giant coin the roar of approval
14 April 2026Our Sumatran tigers gave The Royal Mint’s commemorative ZSL £2 coin the roar of approval today at London Zoo.
- Flipping good audience
Penguins enjoy private performance ahead of ZSL’s 200th anniversary concert
10 April 2026Humboldt penguins at London Zoo formed an attentive and rather unusual audience this week, as musicians from the London Philharmonic Orchestra paid homage to William Walton’s Fanfare at Penguin Beach.
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