Thursday, 29 October 2020

ZSL - Trick or Treat 🎃

Trick or treat!

This week we've been treating our animals at the Zoo to some of their favourite goodies to celebrate Halloween. At ZSL London Zoo our majestic tiger, Asim, enjoyed some pumpkins filled with meaty snacks. And at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, keepers filled pumpkins with fresh fish for our family of sea lions, their favourite treat! Take a look at some of the photos below.

With restrictions still in place, our Zoos remain a safe place to visit for a family day out. All you need to do it pre-book your tickets online, grab your mask and follow our safety procedures in place on site. You'll only be able to enter indoor exhibits, or dine in our restaurants, in groups of six people. At London Zoo, these must be with members of your household only. You can read more about our safety measures on the link below.

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Halloween treats

Our animals from across the Zoos have been enjoying some tasty Halloween treats from their keepers this week. Who doesn't love a pumpkin filled with fish or raw meat?

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Look who's moved in

If you've visited Whipsnade recently you may have seen our brand new Guinea Pig Village at Hullabazoo Farm. The new arrivals are settling in nicely, and even have their own pub - The Spotted Pig!

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11 great open spaces to visit in London

In these strange times we all want to make the most of our freedom and get out and about in the fresh air while staying as safe as possible. For anyone having a London staycation this year, here are 11 amazing open spaces where you can keep your distance and still have a great day out.

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Start your shopping early

Christmas! There we said it! It's not too far away now and you might be starting to think about gift shopping. Check out our new products in the online shop, we've got you covered from kids to siblings, and partners to parents!

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Meet our team!

Did you see our new documentary on ITV recently? If not there's still time to catch up on ITV player. Now let’s meet the stars of the show, our dedicated staff. From elephant ultrasounds to sea lion training, they've had a busy summer!

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Bat-man to the rescue

Our very own superhero at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo has nursed a pair of native bats back to health after they were found injured on the Zoo grounds. Keeper Tyrone found the mother and pup very weak but spent four weeks nursing them back to health before releasing them.

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We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity working to create a world where wildlife thrives.

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Natural History Museum - Join us at Lates Online this Friday night

Join us at Lates Online this Friday

It's time to get spooky! Join us for Lates Online: Fright Night!

Switch off your house lights, get your least reliable torch, and turn on your screens for a fright night full of spooky science and not-so-unreal monsters. Join us for fright night on Friday 30 October from 19.30 GMT.

Friday 30 October

From 19.30 GMT

Free

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Nature in Horror

Join Museum scientists turned horror film buffs for a terrific talk finding the science and natural history behind some iconic scary movies and their monsters.

From 19.30 GMT

Enter the crypt

Horrific Nature Quiz

From thirsty vampires and reckless zombies to British mummies and gruesome parasites. Pick a killer team name and test your knowledge of horrific nature in our pre-Halloween online quiz.

From 20.30 GMT

Be a Frank-Einstein

The National Gallery - Discover something new on your next visit

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Detail from George Stubbs, 'Whistlejacket', about 1762 © The National Gallery, London

Ready and waiting for you...

In need of half-term inspiration? Discover something new at the Gallery, including a newly restored Room 32, the latest loans and a returning favourite.

The Gallery's opening hours are now 10am – 6pm daily and open until 9pm Fridays.

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Please book online, in advance of your visit

Room 32 - Julia and Hans Rausing © The National Gallery, London

The big reveal

Room 32 has been restored with dazzling decoration and stunning paintings. In this 7-minute film, follow the journey of the renovation project and discover its hidden history.

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