Zoological Society of London news

Sir Michael Dixon, director of the Natural History Museum in London, is bringing his 15-year tenure to an end, after announcing that he will retire ... More

A British diplomat who served as ambassador to Afghanistan has taken a new role as director general of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). Dominic ... More

Foster + Partners’ plans to reinvigorate the famous Snowdon Aviary at ZSL London Zoo have received planning approval from Westminster Council. The Grade II listed ... More

The Queen has officially launched a new £2m (US$2.5m, €2.3m) elephant centre at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire, UK, feeding a banana to one of the ... More

Global architecture firm Foster + Partners have been appointed to redevelop London Zoo’s famous Snowdon Aviary. The Grade II* listed structure, designed by Cedric Price ... More

Marmax Products has supplied London zoo with more than 80 outdoor seats and benches made from recycled plastic milk bottles. The Zoological Society of London ... More

Newham Borough Council has given its approval for work to begin on the £1.5bn redevelopment of Royal Victoria Docks in East London. The announcement comes ... More

London Zoo launched its first ever Human Zoo exhibit over the recent bank holiday weekend, 26-29 August. Eight volunteers, chosen via a competition on the ... More

London Zoo has revealed plans to remove cages and break down barriers to give visitors a more natural, safari park experience. The disposal of cages ... More

UK attraction London Zoo has revealed plans to remove cages and break down barriers to give visitors a more natural, safari park experience. The disposal ... More

East London will gain a new, £80m new aquarium as part of the £1.5bn Silvertown Quays riverside redevelopment. Called Biota!, the aquarium will be owned ... More

East London will gain a new, £80m new aquarium as part of the £1.5bn Silvertown Quays riverside redevelopment. Called Biota!, the aquarium will be owned ... More