Summary
London Zoo is conducting its yearly animal count, which is a part of their efforts to help in global conservation. This count includes over 8,000 animals and involves species like Humboldt penguins and critically endangered Asiatic lions.
Key Facts
- London Zoo is home to over 8,000 animals.
- The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) manages the zoo and is celebrating its 200th anniversary.
- The yearly stocktake is a requirement for licensing and aids global conservation programs.
- 16 new Humboldt penguin chicks hatched at the zoo in 2025, enhancing the vulnerable population.
- The Socorro dove, extinct in the wild, saw 8 new chicks hatch at the zoo.
- Critically endangered Darwin's frogs had an increase of 8 new individuals last year.
- The stocktake helps track endangered species and supports breeding programs for their protection.
