Zoological Society of London

ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON

Official blazon

Official blazon
English	Arms : Gules, a lion passant guardant Or, armed and langued azure, holding in the dexter paw a torch gold, enflamed proper, the flame Irradiated also ·gold. Crest: On a wreath Or and sable, An osprey, wings extended, perched upon and grasping in talons a fish fessewise proper. Supporters: On either side a zebra proper, collared Or. Motto: Curae genus omne animantium.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on February 10, 1959.

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