Zoo History

Zoo history is a fascinating but still largely untouched field. It is a potential growth area, with at least fourteen significant publications during and since 2012 and interest at a small number of UK universities. Since I wrote my MA dissertation, London Zoo has introduced Zoo History tours and some other zoos, including Dudley and Chester have introduced heritage signage.

The 1876 Lion House at London Zoo was probably a lot more interesting for the people than it was for the lions.