Friday 17 October 2014

ZSL Animal News - Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo this Halloween half term
Look out for a packed week of spooky goings on this Halloween half term with a little help from some of the zoo's furry, feathery and scaly friends.

The family friendly Halloween week will run from 25 October – 2 November with Boo at the Zoo activities taking place at both ZSL London and Whipsnade Zoos. 
 
 
 
 
Whitespaces for wildlife
WHITESPACES FOR WILDLIFE
Watch live animal footage from ZSL London Zoo, streamed to YouTube using innovative TV whitespace technology.

ZSL and Google are working together to pilot the use of TV whitespaces, exciting technology with the potential to deliver fast internet to ZSL’s remote conservation sites.
Roar with Laughter
ROAR WITH LAUGHTER
Tickets to the comedy event of the year are about to sell out! Roar with Laughter, tomorrow night (17 October) at the Eventim Apollo.

This top night out features cutting-edge talent including Seann Walsh, David O'Doherty, Sean Lock, Ed Byrne, Stewart Lee, Lucy Porter, Phil Nichol and Greg Burns.
Protecting lions with Liontrust
PROTECTING LIONS WITH LIONTRUST
ZSL is proud to announce that Liontrust, the specialist fund management company, is entering into its third year of sponsoring the Asiatic lion pride at ZSL London Zoo.

Liontrust's continued support will enable ZSL to conduct vital conservation work and create a state-of-the-art lion exhibit at ZSL London Zoo.
Angel shark
ANGEL SHARK VOTE UPDATE
Thanks to everyone who voted for our angel shark conservation project. Unfortunately, we narrowly missed out on the vote but an alternative grant has just been secured.

The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund has generously agreed to support us in working to protect the last angel shark stronghold.
Lions400
History tours
HISTORY
TOURS
Our history tour is a fantastic addition to a trip to ZSL London Zoo. Discover the history of the many Grade I and Grade II listed buildings and much more.

24, 25 October
 
 
Fire walk for Lions400
FIRE WALK
FOR LIONS400
Are you brave enough to walk barefoot over red hot embers? Challenge yourself, while raising much needed funds for our Lions400 campaign.

20 November
 
 
ZSL Animal Photography Prize Exhibition
ZAPP
EXHIBITION
Discover some of the world's most incredible animal photography at the ZSL Animal Photography Prize exhibition, at ZSL London Zoo.

Until 12 December
 
 
Wild Winter Dip
WILD WINTER
DIP
Brace yourself for ZSL's first ever cold water challenge! We are looking for 400 people to plunge into the country’s largest outdoor freshwater pool.

13 December