London Zoo helps break artwork world record

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The piece was created by visitors to both London and Whipsnade zoos

ZSL An aerial view of a colourful painting featuring a vast range of animals. — The piece was created by visitors to both London and Whipsnade zoos

Visitors to London Zoo have helped break a Guinness World Record for the most contributions to a painting-by-numbers.

More than 14,000 people helped create the piece, which spans 21 boards and features 200 animals. It was created at both London and Whipsnade zoos to mark the 200th anniversary of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL).

Victoria Sage, ZSL events manager, said she was "delighted" they broke the record, adding that it "exemplifies ZSL's mission to connect people to wildlife".

Visitors to London Zoo will soon be able to see the completed artwork before it is moved to Whipsnade Zoo later this year.

Keeper Raynai Walker shows a Humboldt penguin the official certificate

ZSL A female zookeeper holds a certificate next to a penguin at a zoo. — Keeper Raynai Walker shows a Humboldt penguin the official certificate

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