Zoological Society of London
English charity devoted to animal conservation / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is a charity devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. It was founded in 1826. Since 1828, it has maintained London Zoo, and since 1931 Whipsnade Zoo.
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Founded | 1826; 198 years ago (1826) |
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Founders | Sir Stamford Raffles, Marquess of Lansdowne, Lord Auckland, Sir Humphry Davy, Robert Peel, Joseph Sabine, Nicholas Aylward Vigors and others |
Type | Non-profit organisation |
Purpose | To promote worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats; London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo, research in Institute of Zoology, field conservation |
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Coordinates | 51.5357°N 0.1575°W / 51.5357; -0.1575 |
Website | www |
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