• Penguins are weighed during the annual weigh in at the London Zoo. EPA
    Penguins are weighed during the annual weigh in at the London Zoo. EPA
  • Giraffe stand beside a tape measure. AP Photo
    Giraffe stand beside a tape measure. AP Photo
  • Squirrel monkeys are coaxed with little snacks. EPA
    Squirrel monkeys are coaxed with little snacks. EPA
  • A giant stick insect is measured. AP Photo
    A giant stick insect is measured. AP Photo
  • An African giant land snail is weighed. EPA
    An African giant land snail is weighed. EPA
  • A giraffe is coaxed into being measured with some kale. EPA
    A giraffe is coaxed into being measured with some kale. EPA
  • A meerkat gets weighed. EPA
    A meerkat gets weighed. EPA
  • Squirrel monkeys are weighed. EPA
    Squirrel monkeys are weighed. EPA

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Weigh-in time at London Zoo - in pictures

Home to more than 19,000 animals in their care, zookeepers regularly record the heights and weights of all the creatures at ZSL London Zoo to monitor overall wellbeing

The National

August 23, 2018

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