Extant files describing animal acquisitions that took place between 1936 and 1968
Zoological Society of LondonZSL had an in-house architecture department for many years, which was responsible for building of many of the iconic buildings still extant onsite today.
Zoological Society of LondonWhilst we do not use the 'Royal' prefix in our official title, ZSL received its first royal charter in 1829, from King George IV. We have had the patronage of the English monarchy since then, with Queen Elizabeth II being our current Royal patron.
Previous and current royal charters of ZSL, and items relating to revisions of said Charters and Bylaw.
Zoological Society of LondonRecords of the committees of London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo
Zoological Society of LondonRecords of conservation work undertaken by ZSL
Zoological Society of LondonPapers relating to curators and keepers from ZSL's history.
Zoological Society of LondonBooks filled in daily, listing the arrivals and departures, births and deaths of animals at London Zoo and Whipsnade. Other details mentioned in some of the books are numbers of visitors and money taken, particular visitors, keepers absent, unwell animals, building works, temperatures in the animal houses, weather. Also referred to as 'day books'.
Zoological Society of LondonFiles relating to the education department of ZSL.
Zoological Society of LondonRecords relating to the fellowship and membership of ZSL
Zoological Society of London