Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
The Zoological Club
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Description area
Dates of existence
1866-2003
History
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.