Extant files describing animal acquisitions that took place between 1936 and 1968
Sin títuloZSL had an in-house architecture department for many years, which was responsible for building of many of the iconic buildings still extant onsite today.
Sin títuloWhilst 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.
Sin títuloRecords of the committees of London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo
Sin títuloRecords of conservation work undertaken by ZSL
Sin títuloCouncil 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
Sin títuloPapers relating to curators and keepers from ZSL's history.
Sin títuloRecords of ZSL's fundraising work (the fundraising function used to be called Development)
Sin títuloBooks 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'.
Sin títuloFiles relating to the education department of ZSL.
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