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Royalty
ROY · Fonds · 1936-1990

Papers relating to members of the UK and foreign Royal, including visits to ZSL London and Whipsnade Zoos

Zoological Society of London
Second world war
WAR · Fonds · 1938-1960

Records relating to ZSL during World War Two.

Zoological Society of London
Snowdon Aviary
ARC/16 · Series · 1960-1979
Part of Architecture and buildings

The 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.

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
Ten Yearly Books
FEL/1 · Series · 1829-1964
Part of Fellowship and membership

Ten yearly lists of ZSL Fellows. Covers the years 1829-1851, 1861-1864 & 1905-1964.

Contains number and name of Fellow; date of election; date of payment of annual subscription; when removed, withdrawn or dead. Listed by Fellowship number, not alphabetically

FIN/4/5 · Item · 1926-1944 
Part of Finance

Small log book denoting the useage of gas and coke in various buildings around London Zoo, 1926-1944 including the tea pavillion, the mappin terraces, and the bake house.