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Gifts in Wills

Make nature part of your Will

Make nature part of your Will, so it’s always part of our world

If wildlife has played a big part in your life, please consider making it part of your Will. 

A gift to ZSL of any size can help save species, restore habitats, train conservationists and create positive change for people and wildlife.

Your gift could help protect rainforests, coral reefs, savannahs and other precious wild places, giving wildlife space to thrive. It could fund breeding programmes, so endangered species can recover and grow stronger. It could train a new generation of conservationists to play a vital part in protecting nature for years come. And it could help create a future where wildlife and people can thrive together.

At a time when nature faces threats from wildlife crime, habitat loss, pollution and climate change, every gift matters. 

After you have provided for your loved ones, a gift of any size that you choose to leave can be a celebration of your love for nature and a lasting way to give wildlife a future.  

Gifts in Wills guide

ZSL Will Guide

Your guide contains all the practical information you need to include a gift in your Will to ZSL

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Create your Free Will 

Octopus Legacy are a renowned Will provider that works with charities to ensure your legacy can make an everlasting impact. Through their services, you can make your Will either online, over the telephone or at a face-to-face appointment - it couldn't be simpler.

To use the FREE WILL service, either click the link below and follow the online instructions, or you can make a phone or face-to-face appointment by calling Octopus on 0800 773 4014 and quoting “ZSL”.

Create your free will here

Many other Will-writing options are available. If you would prefer to use your own solicitor, you can also search for a qualified professional in your area via the Law Society's Find a Solicitor service.

You aren’t obliged to leave a gift to ZSL in your Will, but we’d be truly grateful if you do. If you have left a gift in your Will, we’d love to hear from you. It isn’t a binding commitment, and all information will be held in the strictest confidence. Get in touch at remember@zsl.org

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Get in touch

If you plan to include a gift to ZSL in your Will, please consider letting us know. We would really love the chance to say thank you and invite you to exclusive events. Knowing also helps us plan for the future of our conservation work.

However, we completely understand if you wish to keep your plans private. If you would like a gift to help a particular area of work, please do get in touch so we can discuss your intentions and ensure your wishes are met.

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Our Promise to you

We are hugely grateful to everyone who chooses to make nature a part of their Will.

  • We understand loved ones come first.
  • We won’t put you under any pressure, this is your choice and you are always free to change your mind
  • We will answer your questions honestly, keep you informed and invite you to events, unless you ask us not to.
  • We will do our best to accommodate your wishes for your gift.
  • We will use your gift wisely and effectively for wildlife.
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A lifetime of loving wildlife