What to do on Boxing Day in the capital
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Animals at London Zoo open their Christmas Presents
Christmas came early for the animals at London Zoo today.
Malaria outbreak kills six penguins at London Zoo
Six penguins at London Zoo have died from a strain of malaria, after contracting the disease from mosquito bites.
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London Zoo tigers get new home for breeding
Tigers at London Zoo have been given a new love nest in an effort to get them breeding.
The attraction's big cats are one of the biggest draws for visitors and now they are getting a brand new enclosure built.
Oddie translates tweets on Twitter
Twitter was given a rather more literal meaning, as Bill Oddie translated bird calls into tweets at ZSL London Zoo.
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Oddie translates London Zoo birds' tweets
Happy Love Birds tweeting away - sounds like they have just been reunited & are happy to see each other #BirdsThatTweet http://t.co/evXkgyiP
From @BillOddie on Twitter:This is the Black Naped Fruit Dove calling for breakfast! #BirdsThatTweet http://t.co/c97YpTh1
From @BillOddie on Twitter:That red billed toucan was calling for a girlfriend. Sounds to me like he is shouting for some company! #BirdsThatTweet
From @BillOddie on Twitter:London Zoo's yearly weigh-in
Keepers at London Zoo face a tricky challenge today during the annual animal count.
Staff are getting to grips with everything from giraffes to meerkats as they measure and weigh hundreds of species.
Weigh-in at London Zoo
Zookeepers at London Zoo are grabbing their scales and reaching for the tape measures, as they monitor every animal at the zoo. It's all part of the zoo's annual weigh-in.
Children rewarded for their bravery at London Zoo
A group of children have been rewarded for their bravery, with a party at London Zoo. Among them was Amarvir Chatha, from Ilford, who was diagnosed with leukaemia two years ago
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Party at London Zoo
Cancer Research UK is holding a Little Star awards party at London Zoo. It's to celebrate the bravery of 21 children who have cancer.
There are a number of celebrities attending, including actor and TV presenter Joe Swash, former Blue Peter host Konnie Huq and a selection of small furry animals.
Penguins Get Into The Olympic Spirit
A diving board has been installed in the penguin enclosure at London Zoo, so the birds can perfect their flips in time for the games.
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Penguins at London zoo test out a new diving board, installed in their enclosure today.
Keepers say that they are trying to get the birds into the Olympic spirit ahead of the London games.
Diving 'is natural' for penguins
Adrian Walls from London Zoo explains why keepers have installed a diving board in the penguin enclosure in the run-up to the 2012 Olympics.
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