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London Zoo archivists ask for public's help to uncover contents of mystery film reels

Video. London Zoo has found 230 mystery film reels: Can you help unlock them?

Updated: 30/04/2025 - 15:12 GMT+2

ZSL has uncovered 230 mystery film reels - some nearly 80 years old - and needs public help to digitise them before they degrade for good. The footage could reveal forgotten moments in wildlife history, but time is running out.

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