From sleeping lions to spitting snakes: a year in the life of London zoo vets
- Posted on April 19, 2026
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From sleeping lions to spitting snakes: a year in the life of London zoo vets

As the zoo celebrates its 200th birthday, photographer David Levene captures the people keeping their (sometimes very dangerous) patients healthy and happy. Introduction: Patrick Barkham