The Zoological Society of London (sometimes known by the abbreviation ZSL) is a charity devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. It was founded in London in April 1826 by Sir Stamford Raffles, the Marquess of Lansdowne, Lord Auckland, Sir Humphry Davy, Robert Peel, Joseph Sabine, Nicholas Aylward Vigors along with various other nobility, clergy, and naturalists. Raffles was also the first chairman and president but died shortly afterwards in July 1826. He was succeeded by the Marquess of Lansdowne who supervised the building of the first animal houses, a parcel of land in Regent's Park having already been obtained from the Crown at the inaugural meeting. It received a Royal Charter from George IV on 27 March 1829. For over 180 years ZSL has played an essential role in wildlife science and conservation by convening experts to address challenging issues. This includes hosting high-profile public meetings and symposia as well as national and international workshops. ZSL works with governments, civil society and the private sector, both at home in the UK and around the globe, to conserve species and their habitats.
World's most extraordinary species mapped for the first time
Evolutionary reason for massive difference in size between male and female giant moa revealed
Some of the largest female birds in the world were almost twice as big as their male mates. Research carried out by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) shows that this amazing size difference in giant ...
Apr 09, 2013
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Catastrophic mass extinction of birds in Pacific Islands followed arrival of first people, research shows
The ultimate chimp challenge: Zoo chimpanzees get feel-good factor from brain teaser
A study, published today by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), shows that just like humans love getting stuck into a crossword, chimpanzees get the same feeling of satisfaction from completing tricky ...
Feb 24, 2013
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Slithering towards extinction: Almost 1 in 5 reptiles are struggling to survive
Nest diet has big impact on attractiveness of hihi birds
Published today by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and University of Cambridge, the study reveals that male hihi birds develop more colourful and attractive breeding feathers if they receive a nest ...
Feb 13, 2013
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World's rarest antelope GPS collared for first time
Bengali forests are fading away
Disaster map predicts bleak future for mammals
New strain of bird virus sweeps across Britain
A new strain of avian pox is taking its toll on garden birds in Britain, reports new research published this week in PLOS ONE.
Nov 21, 2012
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Baboon foraging choices depend on their habitat and social status: study
In a study published today in The American Naturalist, a group of scientists led by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) have used a technique developed to study human consumer choices to investigate what i ...
Sep 13, 2012
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Trichomonosis jumps species from pigeons to British finches: Loss of 1.5 million
An epidemic that led to the loss of around 1.5 million garden-visiting finches began when the disease jumped between species, according to a study published by The Institute of Zoology.
Sep 11, 2012
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Cross-species infections threaten both human health and biodiversity
100 most threatened species: Are they priceless or worthless?
Invertebrates on the brink
