Reptile Houses new and old: commemorating Joan Procter

The Reptile House at London Zoo in 1928 with formal flower beds along the paths to the entrance. The building was desiged by Dr Joan Beauchamp Procter, Curator of Reptiles, with the architect Sir Edward Guy Dawber and built in 1926.

The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians is now open at ZSL London Zoo so join us in commemorating Joan Procter, first female Curator of Reptiles and designer of the first Reptile House in this blog

Joan Procter

Reptile Houses new and old: commemorating Joan Procter

The Reptile House at London Zoo in 1928 with formal flower beds along the paths to the entrance. The building was desiged by Dr Joan Beauchamp Procter, Curator of Reptiles, with the architect Sir Edward Guy Dawber and built in 1926.

The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians is now open at ZSL London Zoo so join us in commemorating Joan Procter, first female Curator of Reptiles and designer of the first Reptile House in this blog

Joan Procter