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A science-driven conservation charity, creating a future where nature and wildlife thrive together. www.zsl.org

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iDiv Biodiversity Research @idiv-research.bsky.social · 6h
Global biodiversity trends are often discussed in headlines, but how are they measured? On #InsideBiodiversity, Louise McRae (@zslofficial.bsky.social) explains the Living Planet Index and the data behind one of the world's most cited biodiversity indicators. 📊🌍 🎧 insidebiodiversity.podigee.io
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
OUT TODAY: Living Planet Report from @wwf.panda.org & @zslofficial.bsky.social highlighting the ongoing loss of nature, including an 85% collapse in freshwater species populations on average since 1970 - far worse than decline for terrestrial & marine species livingplanet.panda.org/en-GB/downlo...
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Living Planet Index @livingplanetindex.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Spot a gap in the data? 🔍 The Living Planet Database is continually growing and every new record helps produce more representative dataset and resulting indices. Got data we're missing? Get in touch: LivingPlanetIndex@ioz.ac.uk. See below our data requirements!
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iDiv Biodiversity Research @idiv-research.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
🎙️ On #InsideBiodiversity, Volker Hahn speaks with Louise McRae (@zslofficial.bsky.social) about the new Living Planet Index, a widely used indicator of global biodiversity change. What can the data tell us about trends in wildlife populations around the world? 🌍📊 🎧 insidebiodiversity.podigee.io
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The 2026 Living Planet Database is now live. It is the largest repository of vertebrate population data, and the latest update contains time-series data for 47,000 populations of vertebrate species from around the world! 🔗 Search and download the data at www.livingplanetindex.org/search
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
How is the 2026 Living Planet Index produced, and what do its trends mean? 📊 ZSL’s Living Planet index technical report outlines the methodology, underlying data and explains how to interpret the results. Read the full report below 👇
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A deep dive into the Living Planet Index 2026 – A technical report
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The 2026 Living Planet Index, produced by ZSL, as presented in @wwf.org.uk Living Planet Report, has been released 🌍 Global trends show that monitored wildlife populations have declined by an average of 73% in abundance between 1970 and 2022 🔗 Read the full report: livingplanet.panda.org/en-GB/
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 08/10/2026
Breaking: we're losing nature faster than ever before. But it’s not too late to change course. The solutions exist. Now we need meaningful action from leaders to turn things around.
Social graphic featuring a chinstrap penguin standing on grey pebbles in front of a softly blurred, pale blue glacier. Large white-on-black text beside the penguin reads "73%", introduced by the words "The average size of wildlife populations has declined by." A footnote reads: "Based on monitored vertebrate populations measured through the Living Planet Index." Photo credit: WWF-Aus / Chris Johnson.
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Session 1 of our Turning Points for Wildlife Symposium will explore ecological stories from species on the very edge of extinction. Book your ticket now to join us on 16 and 17 November, and keep an eye out for more speaker announcements: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve... #ZSLat200
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
SOLD OUT! In person tickets for our 6th October event are all gone, but you can still attend live online, or join the waitlist for a ticket to attend at our Huxley Lecture Theatre. Find out more 👇
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Conservation by Design: Technology & the Future of Wildlife Protection | The Zoological Society of London
Join us to hear about how advances in technology impact wildlife conservation outcomes.
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
NEW DATE 📣 This webinar has been rescheduled to Wednesday 14th October at 6pm. More info can be found on the event page 👇 We hope you can join us!
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Nearly sold out - grab your free ticket before they're gone! Join us on 6th October to hear how ZSL experts use technologies to protect species; from using AI to improve conservation outcomes to democratising deep-sea science. Find out more 👇 www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
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Conservation by Design: Technology & the Future of Wildlife Protection | The Zoological Society of London
Join us to hear about how advances in technology impact wildlife conservation outcomes.
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Join us on 16-17 November for our bicentenary symposium, Turning Points for Wildlife, as scientists, policymakers and practitioners discuss how to navigate responsible species rescue for populations on the edge of extinction 🌎 Find out more: bit.ly/4oYRkKf #ProtectingSpecies #ZSLat200
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Did you miss #WorldDolphinDay? Take a look at the latest blog from the ZSL team behind the Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme, as we explore what happens when a dolphin washes up on UK shores, and the intricate, often complicated, logistics involved 🐬 www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Hear from on-the-ground specialists working to bring the Darwin's frog back from the brink of extinction. Join our free webinar at 6pm on 23rd Sept as we launch the 2nd edition of the Binational Strategy for the Conservation of Darwin's Frogs. Book now: zsl.org/news-and-eve...
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Securing the Future of Darwin's Frogs: A conservation roadmap | The Zoological Society of London
Join us for the launch of the second edition of the Binational Strategy for the Conservation of Darwin's Frogs
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
For the first time, @zsllibrary.bsky.social is joining the Art History Festival 2026 with the Association for Art History. Free tours of our historic animal art collection - 6 & 8 October. Email library@zsl.org to book @forarthistory.org.uk #ArtHistoryFestival2026 #ZSLat200
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Wiley Ecology, Environment and Sustainability​​ @wileyecology.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The Zoological Society of London is looking for active researchers to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Zoology! ➡️ Find out more about the role and how to apply: bit.ly/4esLAoN #zoology @jzoology.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Two weeks left to give an outstanding young conservationist the opportunity to win this ZSL Award in its inaugural year! Submit a nomination now 👇
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Join a community of experts working to understand the complex decisions needed to give species on the brink of extinction the best chance of survival. Book your ticket for the Turning Points for Wildlife symposium to learn more: bit.ly/4oYRkKf #ProtectingSpecies #ZSLat200
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Ecological Continuity Trust (ECT) @ect-uk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The #ResilientLandscapesAndSeas Partnership is pleased to launch the #RLAS Search Tool! Thanks to @naturalengland.bsky.social for funding for this resource. Watch the video tinyurl.com/RLASTool & then add your project: tinyurl.com/RLASsearch #RLASPartnership
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The Resilient Landscapes and Seas (RLAS) Online Search Tool | RLAS Partnership
The Resilient Landscapes and Seas (RLAS) Search Tool is a live public resource which allows anyone to explore and search for landscape projects, and enter details for current or new projects. In order to add new projects, the landscape projects must be 500+ hectares in scale, and deliver actions to improve outcomes for people, nature and climate. The search tool was devised by the RLAS Partnership, its design and development was funded by Natural England, and it is hosted by the technology provider the GeoData Institute at the University of Southampton. Access the tool to browse or add projects: https://search.rlas-partnership.org.uk/ The vision of the RLAS Partnership is to enable the creation of large-scale land, freshwater, coastal and marine systems which deliver a more sustainable and resilient future for nature, people and climate. The Partnership consists of several member organisations, and each year they host a symposium to bring together stakeholders. Find out more about the RLAS Partnership: https://www.ecologicalcontinuitytrust.org/rlas-partnership #RLASPartnership #RLASSymposium #LandscapeScale
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Deep in the rainforests of southern Chile lives a tiny amphibian that has been pushed to the brink of extinction. In this #ZSLWildScience podcast, we hear about the work being done to protect and restore Darwin’s frog populations, with help from @postcodelotteryuk.bsky.social🎙️🐸 Listen now!
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ZSL Wild Science Podcast
Podcast · Zoological Society of London · Delve into topical issues in zoology, conservation and the environment, from saving species and protecting the planet, to finding out about the animals living ...
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Wiley Ecology, Environment and Sustainability​​ @wileyecology.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The Zoological Society of London is looking for active researchers to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Zoology! ➡️ Find out more about the role and how to apply: bit.ly/4esLAoN #zoology @jzoology.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social
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Lancaster University media relations team @lancasteruninews.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Dr Tim Lamont @lec-reefs.bsky.social has given a compelling interview with BBC Radio Lancashire about research into bomb fishing on coral reefs in Indonesia along with researchers at @zslofficial.bsky.social. You can hear the interview from 2h23m here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Nishma Hindocha on BBC Radio Lancashire - 20/08/2026 - BBC Sounds
Trusted local news, information and advice, and great music for your afternoon.
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Coming next week! A new episode of the #ZSLWildScience podcast, where we explore how ZSL scientists are helping to restore and protect amphibian populations on the brink of extinction, supported by players of the @postcodelotteryuk.bsky.social. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode 👇🎙️
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ZSL Wild Science Podcast
Podcast · Zoological Society of London · Delve into topical issues in zoology, conservation and the environment, from saving species and protecting the planet, to finding out about the animals living ...
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UCL Faculty of Life Sciences @ucllifesciences.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
New research from UCL Life Sciences and @zslofficial.bsky.social shows how AI can help protect marine ecosystems by identifying patterns that could help target conservation efforts. 🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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AI-powered monitoring reveals widespread bomb fishing in Indonesia
Machine learning and low-cost acoustic monitoring reveal widespread bomb fishing in Indonesia’s Spermonde Archipelago, providing new evidence to support coral reef conservation.
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Read the latest blog from Rob Deaville, CSIP Project Manager, and James Barnett, Cornwall Marine Pathology Team and lead author of the paper, to learn more about the ripple effect of bycatch in cetaceans #CSIoftheSea 4/4
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What a tangled web we weave: Bycatch in UK cetaceans
Bycatch presents the greatest human-caused threat to marine mammal populations, bypassing ship strike, hunting, and pollution.
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
This problem isn’t exclusive to Cornwall, or to dolphins. In oceans across the world, #bycatch from fisheries disrupts ecosystems and threatens populations, demanding urgent attention, investment and action
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
In a new @dao-ir.bsky.social article co-authored by colleagues from ZSL’s Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme, researchers show the value of necropsies in understanding threats the species face, highlight bycatch as the most common cause of death, and identify Cornwall as a bycatch hotspot
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Around the iconic Cornwall coastline, more than 100 short-beaked common dolphins strand on beaches each year 🐬 1/4
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Discover how ZSL scientists are creating and using high-tech and low-tech innovations to protect the future of wildlife at our next #ZSLTalks event on 6th October, hosted by wildlife biologist and filmmaker Lizzie Daly 📡 Book your free ticket now before they sell out! www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
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Conservation by Design: Technology & the Future of Wildlife Protection | The Zoological Society of London
Join us to hear about how advances in technology impact wildlife conservation outcomes.
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Nominate a brilliant young conservationist for our new ZSL Award before 15th September and celebrate their achievements 🏆
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
If you're interested to learn more about the Deep & Cheap Project, join us at this free #ZSLWildTalks event on 6th October and hear from the team themselves as we explore how advances in technology impact wildlife conservation outcomes. Book your ticket now!
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Conservation by Design: Technology & the Future of Wildlife Protection | The Zoological Society of London
Join us to hear about how advances in technology impact wildlife conservation outcomes.
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
By developing lower-cost technology, researchers hope to democratise deep-sea science and learn more about the mysteries of the deep sea that have, until now, been largely out of reach. Find out more 👇
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London scientists make a major deep-sea breakthrough off southern Spain
For centuries, the deepest parts of the ocean have remained one of Earth’s greatest mysteries. Now, Euro Weekly News has been given exclusive access to the first images captured by a prototype low…
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Breakthroughs in deep-sea science using affordable technologies 🌊🎥 Our scientists are in Almerimar, Spain, testing out a prototype camera as part of the Deep & Cheap project, aiming to make deep-sea observation more accessible and equitable #ConservationTechnology
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Grant Museum of Zoology @uclgrantmuseum.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Join the ballot for a chance to visit and draw specimens from our collections in celebration of 200 years of Zoological Society London. Find out more here:
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Drawing After Hours: Celebrating 200 years of ZSL
Join the ballot for a chance to visit UCL Grant Museum of Zoology after hours and draw specimens from our collection.
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Help us identify barriers that prevent critically endangered European Eels from travelling up the River Lea. You'll gain valuable survey experience, learn about eel ecology & contribute to an important conservation project alongside Thames21 & ZSL. Apply: ow.ly/ULaF50Zt3FS
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BES-Rewilding Group @bes-rewildinggroup.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Save the date. Date: 24 September 2026 Time: 09:15 – 17:30 (BST) Location: Huxley theatre, ZSL, London #Rewilding
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
A brand-new study of common midwife toads in the Pyrenees - led by us, @ucl.ac.uk and @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social reveals why some toads are able to recover from outbreaks of the fungus. Read more here 👉 zsl.org/news-and-eve... 2/2
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Why can some toads survive a deadly fungus? | The Zoological Society of London
The mystery of why some populations of amphibians recover following outbreaks of a deadly fungus has been solved in a new study led by our scientists
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Cracking the case on a deadly fungus 🐸🔎 The chytrid fungus is a major cause of devastating declines in amphibians around the world. We've spent the last two decades at the forefront of better understanding the fungus and protecting species from it. 1/2
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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 24/07/2026
Orcas have been seen smashing into sharp-tail sunfish so hard that the fish bursts into thousands of fragments, perhaps as a form of play as well as food processing
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Orcas filmed making sunfish explode by ramming them at high speed | New Scientist
Orcas have been seen smashing into sharp-tail sunfish so hard that the fish bursts into thousands of fragments, perhaps as a form of play as well as food processing
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Wiley Ecology, Environment and Sustainability​​ @wileyecology.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The Zoological Society of London is looking for active researchers to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Zoology! ➡️ Find out more about the role and how to apply: bit.ly/4esLAoN #zoology @jzoology.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
What does the next grand design in conservation technology look like? Is high-tech or low-tech better for protecting wildlife in the world's most remote areas? Join our next #ZSLWildTalks event on 6th Oct to learn how advances in technology impact wildlife conservation. Book your free ticket 👇
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Conservation by Design: Technology & the Future of Wildlife Protection | The Zoological Society of London
Join us to hear about how advances in technology impact wildlife conservation outcomes.
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Join a community of experts working to understand the complex decisions needed to give threatened species the best chance of survival. Book your ticket for the Turning Points for Wildlife symposium on 16-17 Nov to learn more: bit.ly/4oYRkKf #ZSLat200 #speciesrescue
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Turning points for wildlife: the choices that shape species survival | The Zoological Society of London
Ensuring today’s difficult choices give the most threatened species a real chance at tomorrow
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
📢 An exciting opportunity for people aged 16-25 whose actions are making a difference for wildlife through conservation, creativity or campaigning. Submit a nomination for our Young Wildlife Conservationist of the Year Award, celebrate your achievements & join a network of like-minded changemakers!
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Young Wildlife Conservationist of the Year Award | The Zoological Society of London
Your voice, your actions, your impact
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Prof Sarah Durant @sarahdurant.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
@zslofficial.bsky.social is deeply troubled by the detention of renowned Asiatic cheetah conservationists in Tehran, and is calling on authorities to ensure their access to legal counsel, family contact and any medical care they require. Read the full statement below. www.zsl.org/iranian-cons...
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ZSL Statement on the Detention of Wildlife Conservationists in Iran | The Zoological Society of London
ZSL Statement on the Detention of Wildlife Conservationists in Iran
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
As we celebrate 200 years of conservation, this visit was a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when people come together for wildlife. Together, we can create a world where wildlife and people thrive. Read more: zsl.org/news-and-eve... #ZSL200 #LondonZoo #RoyalVisit
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A Royal Visit to mark 200 Years of Conservation Impact | The Zoological Society of London
His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla marked ZSL's 200th anniversary with a special visit to London Zoo.
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Most importantly, Their Majesties met the people behind the work - the keepers, conservationists, scientists, supporters and partners whose dedication makes our mission possible every day #ConservationOptimism #WildlifeHealth #Conservation #ForWildlifeForPeople
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Their Majesties joined us behind the scenes to discover how ZSL is protecting wildlife in the UK and around the world, from presenting our Galápagos tortoises with a special treat, to taking part in a penguin health check and training session showing the vital role of wildlife health in conservation
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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
200 years of ZSL. One unforgettable day at London Zoo. We were honoured to welcome our Patron, HM The King, and HM The Queen to London Zoo to celebrate ZSL’s 200th anniversary www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSgc...
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The King and Queen Visit London Zoo | Celebrating 200 Years of ZSL
YouTube video by ZSL - Zoological Society of London
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