Tipping points represent critical thresholds beyond which an ecosystem changes irreversibly, causing a cascade of potentially catastrophic effects on the environment. There is, however, cause for hope ...

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 ...

Payroll giving is a simple and impactful way to support ZSL's wildlife conservation. By donating directly from your pre-tax salary, you can make your contribution go further with no additional effort, ...

We’re ZSL, a science-driven conservation charity working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world. We work tirelessly so wildlife and people can thrive together. Led by our passion for ...

Join our Youth Advisory Board! ZSL’s Youth Advisory Board is looking for new members aged 16-25 who are committed to shaping the future of conservation. If you’re interested in bringing your voice to ...

We’re constantly working to make our websites as accessible and user-friendly as possible. The website does not have a separate accessibility statement. This is because we’ve worked to design our ...

Making a difference for wildlife. At ZSL, we are proud of the work we do. To give you an insight into the work our conservationists, scientists, and volunteers achieve on a daily, weekly and monthly ...

Hands on in the field and behind the scenes, we’ve worked to protect and support the recovery of the pygmy hippo found in the threatened Upper Guinea forest hotspot of West Africa. Logging, mining and ...

Mongolia is a vast expanse of unique habitats, from the taiga forest in the north, through to the desert steppe in the centre, to the wilderness of the Gobi Desert in the south. These habitats are ...

The River Thames and its tributaries are home to a diverse array of wildlife, and ZSL is working to conserve and enhance this biodiverse ecosystem. We're enlisting the help of citizen scientist ...

Delve into topical issues in zoology, conservation and the environment, with our ZSL podcast. From restoring ecosystems to protecting critical species, hear more about the incredible science behind ...

The 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.