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Poet Laureate Pens Zoo's 200-Year Tale
20 Apr
Summary
- Current Poet Laureate Simon Armitage created a new poem for ZSL's 200th anniversary.
- The poem, 'The Moon and the Zoo,' explores the secret lives of animals at night.
- The Zoological Society of London was founded in 1826 to advance zoological science.
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) marks its 200th anniversary with a special commission by current Poet Laureate Simon Armitage. His new poem, titled 'The Moon and the Zoo,' has been adapted into an animation, offering a dreamlike journey from the zoo's nocturnal world into the wider natural environment.
Armitage's poem, narrated by himself and illustrated by Greg King, uses the moon as a metaphor for the unknown and the constant, quiet observation of animal lives. He drew inspiration from spending time with animals and staff at London Zoo, exploring their mysterious aspects and secret lives.
