ZSL | A science-driven conservation charity
WEBWe're ZSL - an international conservation charity driven by science, working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world by protecting critical species, restoring ecosystems, helping people and wildlife live together and inspiring support for nature. We’ve been building stronger connections to wildlife for 200 years.
Job Opportunities - ZSL
WEBWildlife jobs. Our scientists in the laboratory and field, animal management teams at both zoos and our veterinarians, contribute multi-faceted skills and experience to both practical conservation and the scientific research that underpins this work. You're in good hands with us, with opportunities to learn and collaborate at every turn.
The Case for Zoos: A Scientist’s Perspective | ZSL
WEBApr 15, 2016 · The positive effects of zoos. Let’s also consider the many positive impacts that well-managed, scientific zoos can have. For example, there are few more effective ways to demonstrate the amazing diversity of life on Earth to those who don’t have the privilege of seeing the huge range of wild animals in their natural habitats around the world.
Zoo Membership | ZSL
WEBZoo Membership. Fill your world with wildlife. By becoming a Zoo member, you’re also helping us to protect the natural world for the generations to come by supporting our vital conservation work. Find out more about our combined Zoo memberships, including the different membership packages, benefits and prices.
How to become a Zookeeper - ZSL
WEBWhat qualifications do I need to become a zookeeper? For entry level keeper jobs, zoos typically look for a minimum of 5 GCSEs and 1 A Level, or a Level 3/BTEC in Animal Science, Animal Management or similar. Some of our roles may ask for higher than this, such as a Foundation Degree, however in many …
How to become a Volunteer | ZSL
WEBThere are many ways that you can give your time to support us and help us achieve our vision of a world where wildlife thrives. From downloading our Instant Wild app and helping us identify endangered species from the comfort of your sofa, to wading into the Thames to count fish or pick up plastic bottles, the ways to support us aren't just available in our Zoos.
Pygmy three-toed sloth conservation | ZSL
WEBThe pygmy three-toed sloth was only described scientifically in 2001 and is Critically Endangered. Sloths used to be elephant-sized giants that roamed the earth alongside other prehistoric animals. Now we are protecting a group of the world's smallest sloth species living on the uninhabited Isla Escudo de Veraguas, a tiny island of less than 4 ...
Asiatic lion conservation - ZSL
WEBAsiatic lion education . Education is a keyway to engage local communities in the importance of lion conservation. We worked with staff at Sakkarbaug Zoo and other local conservation organisations to help shape their plans for the development of educational activities around wildlife conservation in the Gir Forest National Park.
Lions - ZSL
WEBLions are the only cats that live in groups, known as prides. Females are the main hunters for a group. On average, male lions weigh 190kg (almost 30 stone) and females weigh 126kg (almost 20 stone). Male lions' manes are used to attract females, as well as protecting their neck and head from injuries during fights.
10 things you didn't know about sharks - ZSL
WEB1. The earliest sharks date back to around 450 million years ago, meaning they were around millions of years before dinosaurs walked the Earth. Perhaps the most formidable extinct ancestor of modern-day sharks was the megalodon. An ancient version of the great white, it was around 20 metres long and weighed around 48 tonnes.