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Continuing on Tuesdays at 7pm, the 2026 Conversation Spring Series at St Martin-in-the-Fields on Trafalgar Square in London explores the themes of social justice and how we write about the world with curiosity, rigour and a sense of wonder. The series looks at how we can have faith in humane intelligence that searches for knowledge … Read more
Get to know the planet’s most mysterious creatures this Easter at London Zoo as the world-famous conservation zoo unveils a brand-new experience – the Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians. Home to some of the planet’s most fascinating yet threatened species – including one of the world’s largest frogs, jewel-coloured geckos, and turtles with heads … Read more
London Zoo has welcomed a critically endangered western lowland gorilla infant. The tiny infant was born at the conservation zoo to mum Mjukuu at 9:34am on Wednesday 17th January 2024, following an approximately eight-and-a-half-month long pregnancy. London Zoo‘s gorilla keepers were carrying out their usual morning duties when they first spotted that Mjukuu was in … Read more
London Zoo carried out its annual stocktake this week, a mammoth task which involves tallying up every furred, feathered and scaled creature in its care. The conservation zoo is home to more than 300 different species, from Endangered Galapagos giant tortoises and Asiatic lions to Critically Endangered Sumatran tigers – all of which are logged … Read more
A new exhibition of animal portraits – Wings and Brushstrokes – by artist Michelle Pearson Cooper will run at the Osborne Studio Gallery in London from 18th October to 11th November 2023. It brings together her fascination with bees, birds and big cats, and an affectionate understanding of the indigenous people of South Africa, inspired … Read more
Zookeepers at London Zoo recently celebrated the hatching of a Critically Endangered Rupell’s griffon vulture – the first vulture to hatch at the conservation zoo in more than 40 years. The fluffy grey chick, which weighed just 115g – the same as a bar of soap – had a dramatic start to life, as extraordinary … Read more
Hop on down to London Zoo this Easter for an Easter egg hunt like no other – as families visiting the conservation zoo are tasked with cracking secret codes to find the golden egg hidden somewhere amongst 36 acres of wildlife. From Saturday 1st – Sunday 16th April, animal detectives can join the search for the … Read more
London Zoo’s veterinary team have dug into their archives to share a new series of amazing x-ray images – taken while caring for the conservation zoo’s 14,000 animals. 📸 London Zoo
Running until 1st October, a stunning exhibition featuring the wildlife photography of Nesta Wigan has opened at The Osborne Studio Gallery in Belgravia, London. With a Kenyan step family of coffee farmers, Nesta grew up dividing her time between Kenya and the UK, experiencing her first safari in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, aged 10, … Read more
The world’s leading conservation zoo, ZSL London Zoo, is celebrating its big cats and their biggest supporters on World Lion Day on 10th August by releasing a series of stunning images taken of the zoo’s two Asiatic Lions. The images – captured by renowned wildlife photographer, Matthew Maran – show never-before-seen views of the zoo’s two … Read more
TV presenter and nature expert Chris Packham has unveiled a spectacular pop-up habitat in Central London to mark the start of Big Cat Week on National Geographic WILD. Bringing to life a hyper-realistic animatronic leopard in its natural habitat of the Okavango Delta, the four-dimensional ‘living billboard’ features a waterfall, sculpted tree trunk, rocks and … Read more
A brand-new augmented reality experience inspired by the BBC’s ground-breaking The Green Planet series is set to open in central London this week. Visitors to The Green Planet VR experience will be able to learn more about the flora and fauna that inhabit our planet thanks to digital botanical imagery.
A critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub has taken its wobbly first steps outside at ZSL London Zoo’s Tiger Territory. Zookeepers captured this adorable footage of the one-month-old after mum Gaysha took her new arrival outside to enjoy the afternoon sun.
Discover Animals’ roving reporter, Geoff Moore, stopped off at St Ermin’s in London recently to find out all about its unique ‘Bee and Bee Hotel’, where rooftop hives provide honey for the autumn season, and a specialist bee keeper is part of the team!
Laurent Ballesta, a French underwater photographer and biologist, was named the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year for his enigmatic image, Creation, which depicts camouflage groupers spawning in Fakarava, French Polynesia.
Aimee Jan has been named Ocean Photographer of the Year 2021 for her stunning image of a green sea turtle surrounded by glass fish, which she captured on Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef.
SEA LIFE London has welcomed the only Gentoo penguin chicks to be born in England this year following a successful nesting season for the Southbank-based aquarium. The fluffy pair – who weighed just 105g and 98g (about the weight of an orange) when hatched – are currently being cared for by penguin parents Ripley and Elton and … Read more
Iconic London locations including the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London and Marble Arch were transformed from landmarks to ‘landbarks’ over the weekend as British dog owners said thank you to the nations 13m dogs for the love and support they’ve provided during the pandemic. The activity – launched by leading animal supplement brand YuMOVE … Read more
Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature opened at London’s Natural History Museum this week, with tickets available to book until spring 2021. Showcasing creatures from the natural and mythical worlds, the ambitious exhibition combines elements from film, television, literature, and science with spectacular digital effects to explore fantastic beasts in all their forms. In a … Read more
The Natural History Museum in London and Hertfordshire will reopen their doors to visitors on Wednesday 5th August following almost five months of closure – the longest period since the second world war. London’s famous South Kensington building, home to one of the most important scientific collections in the world, will initially open Wednesdays to … Read more
A recent survey conducted by scientists from ZSL (Zoological Society of London)’s London HogWatch programme and People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) has revealed a mixed picture for native hedgehogs across the capital. The research, carried out over a two-week period in 2019, involved placing hundreds of cameras in several green spaces across London, from … Read more
This Saturday 18th January is Winnie-the-Pooh Day and to celebrate their most famous resident ZSL London Zoo is offering free entry to all kids who bring their own bear along* First published in October 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh was named after a Canadian black bear called Winnie, who was much loved by author A. A. Milne’s son … Read more
A new exhibition due to open at London’s Natural History Museum this spring will showcase creatures from the natural and mythical worlds in Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature. In a first for visitors, specimens and artefacts from the Museum’s scientific collection will be displayed side by side with creatures from the wizarding world of … Read more
Christmas arrived early for the animals at ZSL London Zoo as keepers treated their residents to a selection of festive treats earlier this week. The Zoo’s mischievous troop of Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up to find a new Christmas climbing frame under the trees, decorated with edible gifts – while Sumatran tiger Asim pounced … Read more
Keepers at ZSL London Zoo are celebrating the Christmas arrival of a baby tamandua. This is the third pup for mum Ria who welcomed her newborn, along with dad Tobi, on Friday 13th December following a 150-day pregnancy. ZSL keeper Steve Goodwin said: “We’ve all been waiting excitedly for the baby’s arrival so when Ria … Read more
International conservation charity Zoological Society of London (ZSL) launched a brand-new pop-up experience in London this week. Based within a store just off Carnaby Street, the initiative is part of ZSL’s For People. For Wildlife. UK Aid Match appeal which aims to raise vital funds to tackle the illegal wildlife trade. Made from recycled card, … Read more
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