London zoo is home to more than 8,000 animals, which all need counting for the annual stock take.

Humboldt penguins, Asiatic lions, corals, Seychelles millipedes and capybaras were some of the 8,000 animals being counted today (Jan 6) as part of London Zoo’s 2026 Annual Stocktake, kicking off ...

London Zoo carries out its annual animal stocktake, a process dating back two centuries. The stocktake sees the zoo officially record more than 8,000 animals on an international conservation database.

"From mammals to birds, reptiles, fish and even insects – all must be counted," the zoo said.

Colchester Zoo staff have completed their annual mission of counting all animals who live at the zoo.