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Second world war
WAR · Fonds · 1938-1960

Records relating to ZSL during World War Two.

Zoological Society of London
Staff
STA · Fonds · 1831-2001

Staff records of ZSL

Zoological Society of London
Superintendents
SUP · Fonds · 1855-1951

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.

Zoological Society of London
The Zoological Club
TZC · Fonds · 1866-2003

The Zoological Club, connected with ZSL, was founded in 1866 by HW Bates, WH Flower, TH Huxley, PL Sclater, and others. The Club met to dine at various restaurants, including the Cafe Royal, before basing itself at London Zoo from 1914.

The Zoological Club
Veterinary and pathology
VET · Fonds · 1829-2013

Records relating to veterinary and pathology at ZSL

Zoological Society of London
Visitors
VIS · Fonds · 1828-1999

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.

Zoological Society of London
Zoo Closure
ZCL · Fonds · 1987-1993

Records relating to the proposed closure of London and Whipsnade Zoos in the 1990s

Zoological Society of London
ZSL Council
COU · Fonds · 1826-2019

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

Zoological Society of London