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Ching Ching the panda

Objects from our Natural World collections

Our comprehensive natural sciences collection covers Zoology and Geology. From dinosaur remains and rocks and fossils millions of years old to extinct or endangered animals and meteorites from outer space, our collection covers it all.

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Numbat

Discover the Australian mammals in the Natural World galleries and meet the rare numbat.

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Ching Ching

Meet one of the world’s most endangered species – and one of London Zoo’s most famous residents.

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Tyrannosaurus rex

Meet our spectacular 12 metre-long, life-sized skeleton cast of a T.rex.

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Fossilised tree slice

Get up close to a slice of ancient history and meet Scottish naturalist John Muir.

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Muonionalusta meteorite

Unearth an exhibit that’s out of this world.

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Blaschka models

These amazing glass models have been educating and inspiring visitors for almost 150 years.

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Orbicular granodiorite

Uncover the origins of this stunning specimen of polished igneous rock.

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Calcite crystal

This crystal was rescued from going to the crusher by a mine worker.

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