Monday 20 April 2020

ZSL - Zoo babies, Zoo School and much more

L WHIPSNADE ZOO SCIENCE CONSERVATION
Bringing the Zoo to you at home
Your latest news from ZSL has arrived!
 
Zoo life never stops, and we have some lovely news to share with you as we all work tirelessly to keep things running here at ZSL. Not only have we welcomed five new adorable piglets to the Whipsnade wild boar family but we have launched a new education hub for you to keep your own little ones busy at home.

Stay tuned for your next instalment of Zoo news!
 
We have piglets!
First time mum, Wilma and dad, Otis have welcomed 5 adorable piglets into our boar family at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. The family are all doing well, Wilma has been very protective of her little piglets so far, while Otis seems unsure of what they are! 
WATCH THE VIDEO
Life at the Zoo goes on
Take a look at our behind the scenes video with Lead keeper, Jessica Courtney-Jones as she shows you some of the animals at ZSL London Zoo in training. Get up close and personal with our meetkats and kune kune pigs. 
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Zoo School
We’ve launched a brand-new education hub just in time for when kids are supposed to be ‘back to school’ after the Easter break. So if you’re looking for fantastic animal-themed activities to keep your little cubs busy, you'll find fun and engaging curriculum-linked activities for all ages. Plus, they’re available to use and download for free, so spread the word and share with your friends!
VISIT ZOO SCHOOL
 
 
Bringing the Zoo to you
Take a look at our video from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo where keeper Elise brings the Zoo to you, with the help of our penguins. Learn about the two species of penguins at the Zoo, our African black-footed penguins and rockhoppers. 
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Hello from our otters
Join keeper Tara at ZSL London Zoo for a recall training session with our otters! Find out why recall training is so important, watch Tilly and Pip respond to the ringing of a bell, and listen out for their adorable squeaks! 
WATCH THE VIDEO
Mammoth matchmaking
12-year-old Asian bull elephant, Ming Jung, was recently introduced to the females in the herd for the first time since arriving from Antwerp in 2019. 
As the photos taken by our keepers demonstrate, the introduction appears to have been a roaring success!
SEE THE PHOTOS