Worlds most under appreciated animal
Join us at the Zoo today as we celebrate one of the most under appreciated animals on the planet, with special talks and keeper Q&As.
When vulture populations plummeted in India, some areas saw a 4.7% rise in human death rates because rotting carcasses became more likely to contaminate water supplies and sustain rabies-carrying dogs.
This makes them of the most important animals in their ecosystem, as they protect people and wildlife from disease. Our Rupell’s griffon vultures are a ZSL EDGE of Existence species, because they are both so rare and unique.
The gibbon with his own fan club 🐵
Jimmy is one of the most adored animals at the Zoo, but sadly he was a victim of the illegal wildlife trade and his species is among the rarest on the planet.
You can help protect primates like him by not supporting social media posts of monkeys or apes in a domestic setting. These videos might appear cute, but they fuel a multi-billion pound illegal industry and their owners often cannot provide the specialist care primates require to lead happy lives.
Through ZSL we're working across the world to end the illegal wildlife trade - pioneering border protections and establishing anti-poaching networks.
Helping gibbons like Jimmy, as well as many other animals at risk such as pangolins, chimpanzees and elephants.
Strangest animal at the Zoo
Meet your new favourite animal…
In the wild aye-ayes are often killed on sight, because of their reputation as a harbinger of death and evil. But our Zookeeper’s are big fans of theirs, and ayes-ayes Winnie, Sally and Tany are one of the smartest animals we have at the Zoo.
Okapi ASMR
The only living relative of the giraffe, okapis have a prehensile tongue that’s long enough to lick their own eyes.
Dangerously cute 🦦
Asian small-clawed otters have become popular as novelty pets because of their cuteness, and can often be seen in viral videos at people’s homes and even cafés. But most of these animals come from the wild and they make really bad pets.
By enjoying otter videos responsibly and only sharing videos from conservation zoos, you can help protect otters from the illegal pet trade.
Through @officialzsl, we work across the world to stop the illegal wildlife trade, from pioneering border detection at epicentre of illegal networks to establishing anti-poaching patrols.
#Otters #OttersOfInstagram
Challenges of creating a Poo museum
The challenges of creating a museum of poo 💩
Ex-zookeeper Tracey Lee has been working with animals at our conservation Zoo for years. But when she embraced her arty side, she embarked on a long journey of challenges that most of us can only imagine!
This is your last chance to see the Pooseum - get your butts to Poo At The Zoo beore the end of the summer holidays for heaps of giggles for the whole family and thank us later!
londonzoo.org/pooatthezoo
Demure at the Zoo
Be mindful when you visit the Zoo 😊
We’re an amazing opportunity to spot endangered wildlife from around the globe in a single day, just remember to treat our animals with the respect they deserve!
Incredible first moments of a penguin chick
The incredible first moments of a penguin chick...
Filmed by our Zookeeper's earlier this year, this tiny penguin chick has now graduated onto Penguin Beach and can be seen wearing a pink and gold wing band.
Visit London Zoo's Poo Museum
The perfect day out for giggly little ones obsessed with 💩
Join creator Tracey Lee for a tour of our Pooseum.
Having worked at London Zoo for decades, Tracey has created every single exhibit by hand... with some surprising results!
It's a must-see, with one week left to go before the end of the summer holidays, book now or miss out on a huge pile of fun for the whole family: londonzoo.org/pooatthezoo
London Zoo weigh-in
Today we’ve carried out the annual weigh-in, checking the weights of some of the animals we look after to make sure every animal statistic is up-to-date and accurate.
Our little lion cubs are already weighing in at around 17kg, while the heaviest animals at the Zoo were camels Genghis and Noemie, who clocked-in at around 680kg each.
Everything we learn from our animals at the Zoo is shared within a global database, helping advance understanding of wildlife worldwide and empower conservation efforts.
Here's what happenned when you picked what our lions should play with 🦁👀
Ahead of #WorldLionDay, we asked our members to pick which enrichment device to try with our 5-month-old lion cubs.
Animal enrichment is much more than just 'toys' - it's a huge part of the world-leading animal care we provide to our big cats and other species. It’s the process of giving our incredible creatures stimulating scents and objects to essentially ‘play’ with – helping to keep their minds active and their bodies strong.
As well as access to our two conservation Zoos year-round, our members regularly receive exclusive behind-the-scenes updates and opportunities to get involved, just like this.
If you’re visiting tomorrow, keep your eyes peeled for all the World Lion Day fun.
Huge thanks also go to our corporate partner, Liontrust Heroes for their ongoing support.
Strangest animal you will see today
Very few people have even heard of pottos, let alone seen them, but they’re one of the most unique animals on the planet.
Pottos are nocturnal primates with a strong musky smell, four fingers and spines which are thought to help them sense predators.
Our pottos are some of the very few found in zoos across Europe, and by working closely with them we are advancing understanding of their biology, behaviour and ecology.
Meet our new okapi
Welcome Mzimu 🙌
By working closely with him, our Zookeeper’s will be helping advance understanding of one of the world’s most elusive animals.
Through ZSL we collaborated on the first range-wide conservation status review for okapi, which laid the foundations for their first-ever conservation strategy.
A special day for London Zoo penguin keepers
A very special day for our penguin keepers 😁🐧
Come along and see Penguin Paradise on the big screen at Tottenham Court Road Outernet-London, running every 15 minutes until the 1st August and between 5 August to 11 August.
This special free 360 experience was created with Circus 🙌
Being a London Zoo hippo keeper
“If I added up the amount of hours I spend looking for poo in my life, it’d be quite scary”
From hard physical work to carrying out scientific research, our Zookeepers are crucial to advancing understanding of animals and making a difference for wildlife conservation.
Just 2500 Pygmy hippos remain in the wild, but by sharing our expertise with conservationists in their native Liberia, we’ve helped pioneer pygmy hippo conservation in the country.
Go swimming with our penguins 🐧
We’re getting Londoners closer to wildlife this summer with a brand-new super high definition 360 degree underwater experience.
Experience nature like never before at @outernetglobal on Tottenham Court Road from 26 July, and be fully immersed underwater within the biggest penguin pool in England.
#London
Gorilla baby at London Zoo
Although small, our gorilla babies are already developing their own unique personalities.
Mjukku’s baby here lives a pampered life, and is fussed over by mum with lots of grooming. Under strict rules from mum, they aren’t always allowed to explore as much as they might like to.
While Effie’s baby is full of confidence, and despite being younger they are stronger and more independent.
Under a watchful eye Effie allows her baby to explore and climb by themselves, and even spend time with other family members Kiburi, Gernot and Alika.
How to make a milkshake for penguins
How to make the perfect fish milkshake 🐟🐧
Ingredients:
Sprats 🐟
Saline 🧂
Extra nutritional supplements* 💪
Love and dedication 💚
*Penguin chefs please be advised: not all of the nutritional steps were included within this video
