Our vision is to advance our knowledge of the natural world, inspiring better care of our planet.
Our mission is to maintain and develop our collections, and use them to promote the discovery, understanding, responsible use and enjoyment of the natural world.
Two of the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year images are revealed today.
The mystery of a gap between the skull and backbone in barbeled dragonfishes has been solved.
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Explore different habitats across the world in our exciting butterfly house with live butterflies, and outdoor play area.
08 Apr 2010 - 26 Sep 2010
Come and celebrate our amazing research at our biggest-ever after hours event.
24 Sep 2010, 16:00
Marvel at Ida, the most complete fossil primate ever found, in Tree gallery.
27 May 2009 - 27 May 2020