Newspaper and magazine adverts, promotional leaflets and flyers. Some pasted into scrapbooks, later ones loose. Also some examples of posters for both London and Whipsnade Zoo.
Minutes, memos, and correspondence planning new buildings at London Zoo.
Extant staff cards for London and Whipsnade Zoos
Zoological Society of LondonThe Northern Aviary at London Zoo, widely known as the Snowdon Aviary, was built between 1962-1964 and opened in 1965. Lord Snowdon was the designer of the Aviary.
Diaries kept by staff that record events, visitors, health of animals etc., in the Reptile House at London Zoo
includes information on the opening by the Queen
The existing 1868 Elephant House at London Zoo was demolished and the foundations laid for a new Elephant House; however work stopped in 1939 because of the outbreak of World War II and the Tecton designed Elephant House was never built. A new building designed by Casson Conder and partners was completed in 1965.