Latest News from ZSL London Zoo

Asim the Sumatran tiger pounced on brightly wrapped presents at ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo

The Magic of Christmas at ZSL...

26th November 2020

ZSL London Zoo will reopen as festive wonderland on Wednesday 2 December

Keepers close the gates at ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo

ZSL London Zoo closes its doors

4th November 2020

Emotional zookeepers close gates around the world-famous ZSL London Zoo this afternoon, as the iconic Zoo closes for the second time this year -...

Asim the Sumatran tiger sinks his teeth into Halloween at ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo

Halloween Spirit at ZSL London Zoo

29th October 2020

Asim the Sumatran tiger sinks his teeth into Halloween at ZSL London Zoo, as animals across the iconic outdoor attraction celebrate the spookiest...

Oni the okapi with baby Ede at ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo

Stars and stripes

29th September 2020

ZSL London Zoo’s star okapi gives birth to stripy baby in time for screen debut 

The lemurs enjoy pumpkin treats at ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo

Halloween at ZSL London Zoo

17th September 2020

Spooktacular week of events at ZSL London Zoo this Halloween half-term Saturday 24 October – Sunday 1 November 2020

Truffle the baby sloth at ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo

Not such a slow morning...

3rd September 2020

ZSL London Zoo shares first footage of adorable baby two-toed sloth 

Galapagos tortoise Polly is weighed by keepers Joe Capon and Charli Ellis and comes in at 116.7kg
ZSL London Zoo

A weighty matter

27th August 2020

Annual weigh-in records animals’ vital statistics at ZSL London Zoo 

A babirusa pig in the mud at ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo

Pig ugly

13th August 2020

Keepers at ZSL London Zoo welcome the ugliest pigs on earth 

A lioness enjoys an icy treat at ZSL London Zoo to celebrate World Lion Day
ZSL London Zoo

Asiatic lions celebrate World...

10th August 2020

As temperatures soar across the capital, the Asiatic lion pride at ZSL London Zoo celebrated World Lion Day with a breakfast of icy treats.  

Animals all attending a Zoom call online
ZSL London Zoo

Comedians join Sir David...

20th July 2020

Famous comedians back Sir David Attenborough’s appeal to keep London and Whipsnade Zoos open

Otter pups Bubble and Squeak
ZSL London Zoo

Otterly adorable

18th June 2020

ZSL London Zoo otter family takes newborn pups on first trip outside

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An Amur tiger playing in a leaf pile at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

We'll just leaf this here...

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Sea lion pup Maui eats his first fish at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Maui eats fish for the first time!