His mother wanted him to be a dentist but thankfully Oliver Graham-Jones, with his interest and passion for caring for animals and wildlife at a young age, chose a career as a vet that would end up changing the face of veterinary techniques at zoos. After owning and running his own veterinary clinic, landed a job…
In the Beginning Zoo: an institution in which living animals are exhibited in captivity. How did we get to today’s modern zoo? It all began thousands of years ago. Ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt and China all obtained collections of wild animals. Egypt’s first zoo was established in Thebes around 1490BC by Queen Hatshepsut. Medieval Europe…
To me the best and most effective exhibits are ones that both totally immerse you in the exhibit/landscape, making you feel like you’re in the animal’s native habitat, and exhibits that expand your senses and enrich your understanding of what the particular species is all about. For instance an exhibit for a snow leopard that resembles…
Exiting from one of the oldest subway systems in the world, you enter Budapest’s City Park. Home to the world’s third oldest zoo, and Europe’s second oldest, the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden. Founded in 1866, the Budapest Zoo’s 11 hectares is littered with majestic, award-winning Art Nouveau designed buildings such as their newly renovated Elephant House and the…
At 13,000 square feet the London Zoo’s Penguin Beach pool is the largest of its kind in England and home to rockhopper and Humboldt penguins. With daily live feedings you’ll be able to see this cute penguin colony splashing in the water from above or below with underwater viewing. Amongst the waddling penguins on their large rocky shore…
The London Zoo is an expansive zoo with fantastic exhibits so if you’re looking to visit I recommend you start early to fully enjoy it all. With a great flowing layout it’s easy to ensure you’ll see everything. Upon entrance we were faced with two of the oldest buildings at the zoo, the Aquarium with its…
Regent Park, one of London’s many large and picturesque parks, is a great place to enjoy a paddle boat ride on its lake or go for a stroll to take in the streams with waterfowl and lush green trees as well as some with pretty pink flowers. In the northern edge of the park is…
Lady of the Zoos 