England’s rivers are in crisis – reshaped by human activity, stripped of biodiversity, and overwhelmed by a rising tide of pollution. We’ve teamed up with other environmental organisations calling on ...

Rescuing lions from war-torn Ukraine, a dolphin pod protecting a father and daughter from a shark attack, and a woman racing against time to save a horse trapped in quicksand. These are just some of ...

A new project to understand the next steps towards the eradication of a devastating cattle disease is underway, led by farmers and supported by our scientists. Led by farmers in Cornwall, we are ...

What happens when a moment with nature changes everything? Wildest Moments is our new anniversary podcast series, celebrating the surprising, emotional, and transformative encounters people have had ...

Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and making a real difference, or know someone who is? Whether you’re speaking up for nature through campaigning, volunteering in your community, or using ...

What can historic encounters with whales in the capital tell us about the present-day status of this group of marine mammals? January 2026 marked the 20th anniversary of the Thames whale stranding, ...

For over 30 years, no one thought these fish still existed. Now, there is a real chance to bring them back. In late 2025, we travelled to northern Mexico to take a critical step towards recovering ...

Opening the world’s first scientific zoo in 1828 not only pioneered a new way of studying wildlife, it also began a revolution in animal care. For the first time, scientists could observe living ...

Charles Darwin had a really close connection with ZSL, using London Zoo and our experts to advance his evolutionary theories. We’re extremely proud to have played a crucial role in Darwin’s work, and ...

This year, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 200 years of ZSL. That’s two centuries of pioneering science, global conservation, and inspiring connections between people and wildlife. This hub ...

At ZSL, we've been conserving Partula snails for decades, rescuing them from the brink of extinction. ZSL's Dave Clarke and Paul Pearce-Kelly have devoted their careers to protecting Partula snails.