Steve's Herpetological Blog

An insight into the life of Steve, his research and the many books he reads

London Zoo

#SciFri: Trailblazers & Pioneers – 200 Years of Wildlife Science

For two centuries, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) has stood at the forefront of wildlife science, conservation, and public understanding of the natural world. Founded in 1826, ZSL established what became the world’s first scientific zoo, now known as…

#SciFri: From stoned sloths to farting fish…

Those of you that read this blog regularly or follow me on social media will know that I enjoy reading books. Most of the books I read are popular science but there are the occasional fiction stories thrown in there…

#StevesLibrary: The Zoo – The Wild and Wonderful Tale of the Founding of London Zoo

Please note that this book has been updated as part of the ZSL200 blog series. For readers fascinated by the history of zoological collections and the transformation of menageries into modern scientific institutions, The Zoo: The Wild and Wonderful Tale…