"Hosted at the Royal Institution, the lion, which died of old age and was then donated to science, will be dissected to demonstrate how animal biology works. Medical and veterinary students will be used to seeing such demonstrations, but doing the same for the voyuristic public might not seem very scientific, but it certainly does tick the classic idea of public demonstrations of science to educate the curious."
"Admittedly, it might be a bit squeamish for some, so attendees can leave the auditorium for a break if they want. You might find you use that less than you expect. A live demonstration of open-heart surgery (on a human) I attended many years ago also offered similar support, but the event was so fascinating that hardly anyone wanted to leave their seats."
"So, if you want to see something that will likely be a lifetime memory - hopefully a good one, but undeniably, it will be an experience to remember, even if you run out of the room occasionally. Animal Dissection Live will be hosted by Ben Garrod, from the University of East Anglia, and veterinary surgeon Jess French, and will take place on Saturday 11th April 2026. You can book tickets here. You can watch online, or be at the Royal Institution, which is a short walk from Bond Street and Green Park tube stations."
The Royal Institution will host a public dissection of a lion that died of old age and was donated to science. The event will demonstrate animal anatomy and biological systems. Medical and veterinary students commonly experience such demonstrations; the presentation opens the format to the general public, combining education with voyeuristic curiosity. Organizers note the content may be squeamish and will allow attendees to leave the auditorium for breaks. A prior live open‑heart surgery demonstration similarly offered exits yet kept most attendees engaged. Animal Dissection Live will be hosted by Ben Garrod and Jess French on Saturday 11 April 2026, with tickets and online viewing available; the venue is near Bond Street and Green Park stations.
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