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Following a bumper year for conservation breeding at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire, keepers have begun the mammoth task of taking all of the weights and measurements across the zoo. From giant giraffes to tiny cheetah cubs, every weight and measurement is recorded to help keepers and veterinarians monitor the health and wellbeing of the animals … Read more
A trio of rare Northern African lion cubs have been born at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire, marking a huge conservation success for the vulnerable subspecies. Born to three-year-old lioness Winta, and three-year-old dad Malik, the litter of three arrived on 25th November 2024. Footage captured by the conservation zoo‘s ‘cub cam’ CCTV shows attentive mum … Read more
Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire has welcomed a second endangered reticulated giraffe calf, just a few weeks after the arrival of another. The baby boy, an important addition to the conservation breeding programme, was born to mum Luna and dad Bashu on Monday 15th July, just three weeks after fellow mum Ijuma had her baby girl … Read more
London Zoo‘s trio of 10-week-old Endangered lion cubs had their first health check this week, and their eager keepers were finally able to confirm the sexes of the zoo‘s newest big cats. The zoo‘s veterinary team and keepers carried out the medical exam in the cubs’ familiar dens, where they are most relaxed. The team … 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
A Cape porcupine family at the UK’s largest zoo has grown from three to four, with a spiky new baby joining the prickle – with the little one starting to venture outside just in time for Mother’s Day. Mum Kimya gave birth to the baby, known as a porcupette, at 3.34AM on 13th February 2024 … Read more
Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire is inviting kids to live out their dreams and spend the night at soft play, with the launch of Hullaba-snooze – a brand new sleepover experience at Whipsnade Zoo‘s Hullabazoo indoor play. Spending the evening within roaring distance of the zoo’s amazing animals, groups of 20 or more can bed down … 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
Tigers, meerkats and squirrel monkeys kicked off the countdown to Christmas at London Zoo today, opening three very different advent calendars. Sumatran tiger cubs Zac and Crispin got paws-on in the seasonal frost, racing along a festive scent trail of cinnamon and nutmeg to find their advent tower – which they promptly pounced on – while … Read more
A flamingo chick at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire has been adopted by new parents after being abandoned as an egg – first spending a month in an incubator where dedicated zookeepers could ensure the hatchling’s survival. Whipsnade Zoo birdkeeper Emily Merrick-White said the team had rescued the abandoned egg and monitored it for 32 days … Read more
London Zoo’s Zoo Nights is returning this summer! As the sun goes down, join the attraction after hours for an unmissable evening mixing wildlife and city life. Until 28th July, the zoo will open from 6pm every Friday, just for adults. With no kids in sight, visitors can experience the zoo in a whole new … Read more
Last week, 38 rare hazel dormice were reintroduced into the heart of the National Forest by wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES), the National Trust and partners, in an attempt to save this endangered species from extinction in the UK. The golden-coated, bright-eyed dormice were released into a large, secluded woodland on the … Read more
From Saturday 27th May to Sunday 4th June, visitors to the world famous London Zoo can enjoy creative arts and crafts and fascinating animal talks in the spring sunshine, before leaping into an interactive animal game show and more on a nature-filled day out this May half term at the Spring Family Festival. Kids can … 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
Adorable pygmy hippo Amara has moved into her new home at London Zoo, where she has been enthusiastically welcomed by her new hippo-hubby, Thug. The two-year-old female was chauffeured the 400-mile journey from Edinburgh Zoo to the iconic conservation zoo at the beginning of February after being matched up with Thug through the European Breeding Programme … Read more
It’s World Pangolin Day today (18th February) and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) has announced sightings of the most illegally trafficked wild mammal in the world. They have been spotted on camera trap images in the Philippines’ El Nido for the first time since the area was proposed as a protected area 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
Aspiring young vets can put their animal care skills to the test at both Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire and London Zoo this February half-term with Vets in Action, an inspirational role-playing experience for children. From Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th February, during an action-packed week of activities, kids can experience first-hand what it takes to … Read more
London Zoo has shared adorable pictures of its first arrival of 2023 – a baby two-toed sloth, born on New Year’s Day to mum Marilyn and nick-named Nova. 📸 ZSL
ZSL London Zoo is inviting children to become zoo vets this February half term at Vets in Action, an award-winning role-playing experience for budding veterinarians. Until Sunday 20th February, kids can step into the role of a vet at ZSL London Zoo – during a fun week of interactive family events celebrating their incredible work. After … Read more
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.
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) began its well-known annual stocktake at London Zoo this week. Keepers faced the tricky task of tallying up every mammal, bird, reptile and invertebrate – counting everything from a colony of inquisitive Humboldt penguins to Critically Endangered Sumatran tigers.  
The newest addition to ZSL London Zoo is an adorable baby two-toed sloth who surprised keepers by being born unexpectedly quickly on Sunday 24th October. During their morning rounds, zookeepers had arrived early to check on pregnant sloth Marilyn, who was snuggled up peacefully in her den with no baby in sight. When they returned … Read more
Visitors to ZSL London Zoo this half-term will be able to see an adorable baby white-naped mangabey – one of the rarest primates in the world.
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