Henry Scherren skriver i Zoological Society of London: a sketch of its foundation and development, and the story of its farm, museum, gardens, menagerie and library, 2001, kapitel 1 (1822-1826): "Although the Society did not come into existence till 1826, for some years previous various influences were at work that rendered the establishment of such a body not only desirable but necessary." (...) "Hence it came about that some members, quite as much interested in animals as in plants, determined to do something to spread the systematic study of natural history. On November 29, 1822, the birthday of John Ray, 'the father of modern zoology,' a meeting was held at the rooms of the Linnean Society in Soho Square." (...) "and it was then resolved to
form a Club" (...) "After some communication with the parent Society the new association was formally named the 'Zoological Club of the
Linnean Society of London'".
