London Zoo
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London Zoo, previously known as ZSL London Zoo or London Zoological Gardens and sometimes called Regent's Park Zoo, is the world's oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on 27 April 1828 and w
Portrait of Stamford Raffles by George Francis Joseph, 1817. Raffles was a driving force behind the creation of the zoo before his death in 1826.
1835 painting of the camel house
Three great white pelicans in their enclosure
The Snowdon Aviary
Tower of London
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The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic citadel and castle on the north bank of the River Thames in London, England. It lies withi
London Zoo
…scientific zoo. It was opened in London on 27 April 1828 and was originally intended to be used as a collection for scientific study. In 1831, the Tower of London menagerie animals were transferred to the zoo's collection. It was opened to the public in 1847. At its peak, the Zoo attracted over 3 million annual visitors…
Tower of London from the Shard
The original entrance to the White Tower was at first-floor level.
St John's Chapel, inside the White Tower
Interior of the innermost ward. Right of centre is the 11th-century White Tower; the structure at the end of the walkway to the left is Wakefield Tower. Beyond that can be seen Traitors' Gate.