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File relating to the dismissal of G S Cansdale.

Council is the governing body of the Zoological Society of London. It is made up of three elected Officers - the President, Secretary and Treasurer – and twelve elected members. Council members are the Trustees

The Superintendent reported directly to the Secretary of ZSL, and was in immediate control of the Menagerie at London Zoo through the Assistant Superintendent, was the superior officer of the Curators and Prosectorial staff, and in direct control of the works, stores, gatekeepers and gardening department. The post of Superintendent was abolished in 1953.

Four charters of ZSL, granted by different english monarchs

Second Charter of ZSL, granted by Queen Elizabeth II, 15 Jan 1963;

Revision of Bye-Laws. Correspondence: Oct-Nov 1957; Dec 1957; 1958.

Expulsions - Cobden Turner & Finch, 1959; Pamphlet & Proposed Friends of the Zoological Society, 1959; Circular letters, 1959.

Notes, cuttings, and memos mostly regarding the Byelaws controversy, but some on unrelated issues. File probably assembled later.

London Zoo opened in April 1828 as the Gardens of the Zoological Society of London, in the first instance only to fellows of the society. It opened to the general public in 1847, in an effort to boost funds for the Zoo.