It's the weigh-in we've all been waiting for.
Every year London Zoo weighs all of its 19,000 animals, using a mind-blowing assortment of scales. They've released a series of pictures of the process, from tiny Waxy tree monkey frogs to fully-grown camels...
It's time for London Zoo's weigh-in
Just don't try telling this Sumatran tiger he's under six-foot.
It's time for London Zoo's weigh-in
We'll never be able to look at Librasco weighing scales the same again.
It's time for London Zoo's weigh-in
This sleepy Alberta tawny owl weighs in at a nice, neat 444g.
It's time for London Zoo's weigh-in
The Eagle owl is packing a few more feathers, weighing in at 1928g.
It's time for London Zoo's weigh-in
Tammy the tree climbing Anteater weighs 6.5kg - but looks like she's aiming for 6.6kg.
It's time for London Zoo's weigh-in
Sorry, Tammy, handler Marcel McKinley is settling on 6.5 kg.
It's time for London Zoo's weigh-in
Perhaps aware frogs are considered a delicacy in some cultures, this waxy tree monkey frog is not keen to jump on a spoon.
It's time for London Zoo's weigh-in
It eventually does, and tips the tiny scales at 40g.
It's time for London Zoo's weigh-in
This 400g bullfrog is relaxed about its weight.
It's time for London Zoo's weigh-in
Zookeepers persuade the camel that 625kg is perfectly normal for an animal its height.
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