https://pressroom.prlog.org/ZSL_London_Zoo/ About ZSL London Zoo - Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity: our key role is the conservation of animals and their habitats. For further information please visit http://www.zsl.org https://www.prlog.org/11405850-baby-gorilla-goes-on-first-spring-outing-at-zsl-london-zoo.html Proud mum Mjukuu the gorilla took advantage of yesterday’s spring sunshine to take her five-month-old son Tiny to explore their outdoor island for the first time.Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:43:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11318066-tiger-plans-launched-at-zsl-london-zoo.html ZSL London Zoo launches first ever public appeal for fundraising Plans for an ambitious tiger Conservation HQ at ZSL London Zoo will be lodged with Westminster Council at the end of this month, the Zoo announced today.Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:30:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11292733-zsl-london-zoos-squirrel-monkeys-are-nuts-for-each-other.html Love came in the form of heart shaped bunting for ZSL London Zoo’s Bolivian squirrel monkeys today.Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:27:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11286371-zsl-london-zoo-to-open-largest-ever-penguin-pool.html More than 100 penguins will flock to ZSL London Zoo this summer with the opening of England’s largest ever penguin pool.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:45:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11281013-its-time-to-get-flirty-at-zsl-london-zoo-flirty-30-offer-for-valentines-day-at-zsl-london-zoo.html ZSL London Zoo has got that lovin’ feeling and is inviting everyone to come and share in the romantic atmosphere with the fabulous Flirty £30 offer.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:51:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11163967-kids-go-free-at-zsl-london-zoo.html Between Sunday 26 and Friday 31 December, FIVE kids go free with one full-paying adult at ZSL London ZooMon, 20 Dec 2010 12:28:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11096242-mums-the-word-in-gorilla-kingdom.html First-time mother Mjukuu places a giant protective hand over her new baby son, in this image capturing the unbreakable bond between mother and baby.Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:32:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11084643-christmas-journeys-at-zsl-london-zoo.html For a truly festive day out this holiday, head to ZSL London Zoo and embark on a magical Christmas Journey through the Animal Kingdom to meet Father Christmas and his elves.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:59:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11084046-weird-mammals-struggling-for-survival.html A bat-eared bushbaby and a scaly anteater are amongst the bizarre species that have been added to a list of the 100 most evolutionarily distinct and globally endangered (EDGE) mammals in the world.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:10:26 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11072995-jumbo-ultrasound-at-zsl-whipsnade-zoo.html With a tiny trunk already visible, this incredible image of an elephant in utero shows George, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s latest pachyderm arrival, 19 months before he was born.Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:29:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11059345-sunburnt-whales-zoological-society-of-london-zsl.html Whales exhibit skin damage consistent with acute sunburn in humans, and it seems to be getting worse over time, reveals research published this week in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:01:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11053443-rare-bat-found-in-oil-palm-plantations-oasis.html The discovery of a rare bat species in a tiny fragment of rainforest surrounded by an oil palm plantation has demonstrated that even small areas of forest are worth saving.Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:21:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10982577-killer-disease-decimates-uk-frog-populations-zsl-london-zoo.html Common frog (Rana temporaria) populations across the UK are suffering dramatic population crashes due to infection from the emerging disease Ranavirus.Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:15:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10913942-worlds-smallest-seahorse-facing-extinction-in-oil-spill-clean-up-zsl-conservationists-comment.html One of the world’s smallest seahorse species could virtually disappear due to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and subsequent clean-up efforts, conservationists are warning.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:11:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10811045-mixed-up-monkeys-at-zsl-london-zoo.html A mixed-up monkey is confusing visitors at ZSL London Zoo after taking a shine to another species’ baby.Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:02:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10803546-first-ever-pictures-of-mysterious-mammal.html One of the rarest and most threatened primates in the world, so mysterious it was once thought to be extinct, has been has been caught on camera for the first time.Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:20:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10756680-climate-change-catastrophe-for-migratory-species.html Migratory species such as turtles and whales are exceptionally vulnerable to climate change, according to preliminary findings from a forthcoming report.Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:55:58 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10749534-friday-night-is-party-night-at-zsl-london-zoo.html Zoo Lates at ZSL London Zoo |Every Friday in AugustMon, 21 Jun 2010 11:12:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10743432-illegal-bushmeat-trade-rife-in-europe.html More than five tonnes of illegal bushmeat is being smuggled in personal luggage each week through one of Europe’s busiest airports, reveals new research published in Conservation Letters.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10723706-zoo-nights-at-zsl-whipsnade-zoo-friday-25th-june-2010-1830-2200.html Wild Wild Night Out Get ready for the wildest night of the year, as ZSL Whipsnade Zoo prepares to open its doors after hours for ZOO NIGHTS on Friday 25th June.Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:45:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10714871-saving-endangered-migratory-species-talks-and-book-signing-530pm-thursday-june-24-2010.html Event date: Thursday, June 24 2010 Event time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm Event location: ZSL Meeting Rooms, Zoological Society of London, ZSL London Zoo, Outer Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RYThu, 03 Jun 2010 16:13:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10714069-spot-the-differenceat-zsl-london-zoo.html Take part in UK Ladybird Survey for National Insect Week at ZSL London Zoo 21st – 27th June 2010Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:57:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10700181-lions-play-world-cup-ball-at-zsl-london-zoo.html Photocall date: Thursday 27th May Time: 9.45am (for 10.00am photocall) Meet: The East Service Gate, ZSL London Zoo Contact: Lynsey Ford, ZSL Press Office, 020 7449 6288Wed, 26 May 2010 16:16:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10695856-zsl-london-zoo-gathers-scientists-at-speakers-corner-14th-june-2010.html In a bid to cut out the middle man and answer some of science’s burning questions, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is gathering together the UK’s leading scientific brains to talk at Speakers’ CornerMon, 24 May 2010 16:33:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10695572-prehistoric-frogs-face-extinction-tops-zsl-london-zoo-edge-of-existence-amphibian-list.html The world’s most ancient frogs may soon be mined to extinction, if the New Zealand government’s plans to open up a conservation area for mining go ahead.Mon, 24 May 2010 14:06:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10685075-be-steam-train-driver-for-day-with-zsl-whipsnade-zoo.html If you have dreamt of being a train driver since a young child, then why not hop aboard the ZSL Great Whipsnade Railway in October and let that dream come to life.Tue, 18 May 2010 11:11:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10652321-zsl-london-zoo-meerkats-give-postal-voters-simples-reminder.html …photocall…photocall…photocall…photocall…photocall… Photocall date: Thursday 29th April Time: 09.45 am (for 10.00am photocall) Meet: The East Service Gate, ZSL London ZooWed, 28 Apr 2010 16:40:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10636980-zsl-london-whipsnade-zoo-relief-for-stranded-tourists.html 2for1 at the Zoo to cheer up stranded airline passengersTue, 20 Apr 2010 13:38:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10603948-toads-earthquake-exodus-features-in-new-zsl-london-zoo-study.html Common toads (Bufo bufo) can detect impending seismic activity and alter their behaviour from breeding to evacuation mode, suggests a new study in the Zoological Society of London’s (ZSL) Journal of Zoology.Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:04:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10587473-diary-notice-zsl-london-zoo-new-exhibit-preview-press-preview.html Press preview of Rainforest Life, at ZSL London Zoo, Thursday March 25th 2010 at 10am.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:34:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10576124-the-missing-lynx-zsl-wild-wild-wipsnade-exhibit-opens-at-easter.html Animals lost to Britain return for Easter England’s lost wildlife will be returned to the country for a new exhibit of extinct British species at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:25:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10566094-mums-the-word-at-zsl-london-whipsnade-zoos-this-sunday.html Half price entry for mum this Mother’s Day Treat your mum to a wild Mother’s Day this Sunday with half price entry to ZSL London OR Whipsnade Zoo.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:27:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10553598-gold-priced-out-by-wildlife-backed-by-zoological-society-of-london-zsl.html 8ft anacondas, jaguars, tapirs and the world’s largest bird of prey are some of the species that have proven to be worth more than their weight in gold.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:22:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10551174-new-male-gorilla-at-zsl-london-zoo.html …photocall…photocall…photocall…photocall…photocall… Photocall date: Monday 01st March Time: 10.15am (for 10.30am photocall) Meet: The East Service Gate, ZSL London ZooFri, 26 Feb 2010 17:56:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10542601-rainforest-life-collides-with-real-life-zsl-london-zoo.html ZSL London Zoo invites film fans to upgrade to “4D” experience Avatar fans “depressed” by reality after seeing the wonders of Pandora in the 3D film are being invited to the launch of ZSL London Zoo’s latest experience to cheer them up.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:29:33 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10528973-shell-pay-for-dinner-zsl-london-zoos-pensioner-tortoise-knows-how-to-treat-lady.html Dirk the Galápagos tortoise, who weighs in at an impressive 31 stone, is proving that age means nothing when it comes to romancing in the run up to Valentines Day.Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:38:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10523868-experience-rainforest-life-at-zsl-london-zoo.html London’s only living rainforest experience launches Easter (27th March 2010)Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:48:04 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10515545-jumbo-run-for-conservation-zsl-whipsnade-zoo.html Elephant keepers go the extra mile for animal conservation Elephant keepers from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo are embarking on a mammoth run to help raise money for animal conservationTue, 02 Feb 2010 12:45:26 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10514019-get-flirty-30-this-valentines-day-zsl-london-zoo.html Valentine's Day - all day Feb 14th 2010 (10:00 – 16.30) Embrace all that is romantic at ZSL London Zoo this Valentine’s Day, with a special Flirty £30 ticket-for-two offer.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:32:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10506449-gordon-brown-could-create-britains-great-barrier-reef-says-zsl-london-zoo.html 10,000 people already backing coral campaign One of the world’s largest coral atolls, which belongs to Britain, could soon become the biggest marine protected area on Earth.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:54:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10498427-famous-london-eel-is-vanishing-from-the-thames.html Scientists believe that European eels originate from the Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic Ocean and can spend up to three years travelling to their designated waters in Europe.Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:14:25 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10480628-reluctant-hero-cleaner-fish-show-it-pays-to-be-selfless-zsl-london-zoo.html Researchers from the Zoological Society of London, University of Queensland and the University of Neuchâtel have discovered that male cleaner wrasse are quick to play the hero when their dinner is at stake.Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:01:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10456128-zsl-london-zoo-meerkats-go-crackers-for-christmas.html The meerkats at ZSL London Zoo are set to have a cracking Christmas this year, with an early festive feast.Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:10:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10452666-penguin-fingerprinting-zsl-london-zoo-scientists-develop-new-penguin-dna-profiling-technique.html Penguins’ DNA is being used for the first time to study how they migrate between colonies.Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:22:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10445174-one-two-three-paw-zsl-london-zoo-counts-animals-in-annual-stocktake.html The first week back to work after Christmas is always hectic, but count yourself lucky you’re not a ZSL London Zoo keeper this January.Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:37:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10437244-christmas-carnival-at-the-zoo-festive-events-at-zsl-london-zoo.html Deck the Zoo with bales of hay…fa la la la, la la la, laaa…well that’s the way the song goes at ZSL London Zoo.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:04:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10432228-no-time-for-monkeying-around-350s-the-limit.html ZSL London Zoo and zoos and aquariums worldwide will become the last places on Earth to see species such as polar bears and coral if climate change negotiations fail at Copenhagen, warns the global zoo community.Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:18:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10425930-return-of-the-rhino-nepal-winning-war-against-poachers.html Nepal’s greater one-horned rhino population is on the road to recovery, following almost a decade of steep decline caused by poaching.Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:16:56 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10406157-fragile-nepal-special-event-at-zsl-london-zoo.html The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is hosting a very special one-off evening event, Fragile Nepal, at ZSL London Zoo on Tuesday 24th November to mark the 2009 year of Nepal Nature Conservation.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:22:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10403794-zsl-whipsnade-zoo-offer-15-off-october-april-weddings.html At ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, they offer a romantic alternative to the traditional wedding venue...Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:43:39 GMT