counting crocs

Ever wondered what a census at a Zoo looks like?

A lot more fun than a human headcount, it seems.
6.27pm, 5 Jan 2015
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EACH YEAR LONDON Zoo has to do a stocktake of its residents – more than 750 species.

From crocodiles to penguins and lions to alpacas, everyone has to be accounted for.

Here are some photos from the census, which took place today:

Ever wondered what a census at a Zoo looks like?
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  • Britain Zoo Count

    Source: AP/Press Association Images

  • London Zoo's annual stock take

    Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images

  • London Zoo's annual stock take

    Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images

  • London Zoo's annual stock take

    Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images

  • Britain Zoo Count

    Source: AP/Press Association Images

  • Britain Zoo Count

    Source: AP/Press Association Images

  • London Zoo's annual stock take

    Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images

  • London Zoo's annual stock take

    Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images

  • London Zoo's annual stock take

    Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images

  • Britain Zoo Count

    Source: AP/Press Association Images

  • Britain Zoo Count

    Source: AP/Press Association Images

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