London Zoo, or ZSL, report.

It is truly hard to believe that about ten years ago this zoo was in serious financial trouble, with the fear of closing a stark reality, but as with all trends, it had failed to change with the times and was stuck in the Victorian era with outdated paddocks and buildings that were poor for the inhabitants, as well as the visitors.
The turn around into a modern zoo has been met largely through good planning and huge personal donations from people who know the value of enjoyment and education for the children.
And what an era it has chosen to reform!
Global warming, pollution, endangered species and mans mission to destroy, are all constantly in the news.

Gone are the elephants and rhinos, moving to the greater pastures at the sister zoo at Whipsnade, near Luton. The grade 2 listed penguin pool, all concrete and slides, remains but the penguins have a better life in their new larger pen.
There is still so much more to do here, but there is a good feeling that the gorilla kingdom project has created a real buzz that brings people into a very special place. At last we are learning about the projects that the Zoological Society is carrying out throughout the world to save the animals, their habitation, as well as educating the local people to treasure, rather than kill, for all of us and the generations to come.