Behind the Scenes
uncover a world of animal care and conservation at London and Whipsnade Zoos
Will be published approx. on 30. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-1-83587-534-6 (ISBN)
Description
For 200 years, the Zoological Society of London has been dedicated to the conservation of wildlife. Through their important work carried both across the world and in their zoos, they aim to create change, protect species, restore global habitats and help people and wildlife live better together.
From the quiet corners of the reptile house to the vet hospitals and even the kitchens where meals are prepared, get ready to explore where no visitors have gone before and venture behind the scenes of the ZSL's zoos!
Lounge with the Sumatran tigers in the outdoor pool at London Zoo, the world's first scientific zoo, where Sir David Attenborough began his broadcasting career. Walk among the Asian elephants at Whipsnade's unique 600-acre site, and even experience a day in the life of a zookeeper and meet the teams of experts that dedicate their lives to working with and caring for the animals.
Created in collaboration with ZSL, Behind the Scenes is a roaring adventure packed with fascinating facts about the two world-leading conservation centres protecting wildlife across the globe.
From the quiet corners of the reptile house to the vet hospitals and even the kitchens where meals are prepared, get ready to explore where no visitors have gone before and venture behind the scenes of the ZSL's zoos!
Lounge with the Sumatran tigers in the outdoor pool at London Zoo, the world's first scientific zoo, where Sir David Attenborough began his broadcasting career. Walk among the Asian elephants at Whipsnade's unique 600-acre site, and even experience a day in the life of a zookeeper and meet the teams of experts that dedicate their lives to working with and caring for the animals.
Created in collaboration with ZSL, Behind the Scenes is a roaring adventure packed with fascinating facts about the two world-leading conservation centres protecting wildlife across the globe.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 287 mm
Width: 247 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-83587-534-6 (9781835875346)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Asa Gilland is a Swedish illustrator who lives in Jakarta, Indonesia with her family and two cats in a little house beneath a gigantic bougainvillea tree. She works in a combination of traditional and digital media, drawing her inspiration from the mixture of cultures in the world around her. Her children's book characters reflect the rich diversity of her own lived experience.