Zoo Time legend Desmond Morris dead at 98 Legendary Zoo Time presenter Desmond Morris has died at the age of 98 20 April 2026 Zoo Time host Desmond Morris has died at the age of 98. Zoo Time host Desmond Morris The zoologist - who fronted the ITV children's programme live from ZSL London Zoo from 1956 until 1968 - passed away on Sunday (19.04.26). Born in Purton, Wiltshire, on January 24, 1928, Desmond developed an interest in natural history when his family moved to Swindon in 1933.