ZSl London Zoo meerkats give postal voters a “simples” reminder

April 28, 2010 - PRLog -- The general election might be turning a little “katty” but that’s not going to stop ZSL London Zoo’s meerkats from placing their postal vote.

With postal forms arriving on doormats from Friday the Zoo’s meerkats are posting their own to remind the British public how “simples” it is to vote.

Eleven meerkats who live in the Zoo’s Animal Adventure exhibit will be given their very own red postbox so they can get involved in the election.

The postbox is sure to stimulate the meerkats natural curiosity, as unusual objects are always worth investigating and the group will love having the chance to be nosey.

Zookeeper Robert Harland said: “Meerkats all work for the good of the group and often make decisions together so they will probably all vote for the same party.”

Photographers are invited to take pictures of the meerkats “placing” their postal vote their in very own postbox this Thursday.

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Editors notes:

•      Meerkats, a member of the mongoose family originate from the south of the Kalahari Desert in Africa. The animals which live in extensive burrow systems, feed on insects, small mammals, scorpions and snakes. In a mob of meerkats one of the group acts as sentry on a high vantage point, while the others forage for food. Black hair around their eyes enables them to scan the bright sky for predators and a variety of calls warns the group to hide when danger is near.

Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity: our key role is the conservation of animals and their habitats.  The Society runs ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, carries out scientific research in the Institute of Zoology and is actively involved in field conservation in other countries worldwide. For further information please visit www.zsl.org


ZSL London Zoo is open from 10.00am to 6.00pm during the summer months. Prices are £19.80 (including donations) if you’re 16+ and £16.00 for children, under 3’s go free. For further information please visit www.zsl.org

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Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity: our key role is the conservation of animals and their habitats. For further information please visit http://www.zsl.org