We’re ZSL, a science-driven conservation charity working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world.
Led by our passion for nature, scientific approach, and pioneering spirit, we lead conservation, shape agendas and influence change to protect and restore nature.
We look for answers through science, we work with people to find solutions. Explore our 2024-30 Strategy, Restoring Nature: A Blueprint for Wildlife Recovery, download the documents below:
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Find out more about ZSL and the world-renowned experts who lead the organisation on our journey to nature's recovery:
Our Royal Patrons
We are delighted to have HM King Charles serving as ZSL’s Royal Patron.
This continues an unbroken tradition of the reigning British Monarch being our Royal Patron, starting with King William IV in 1830.
HM The King served as our vice-patron when his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, was our Patron.
The Zoological Society 1988 Pension Scheme
Download the ZSL Statement of Investment Principles 2026
Download the ZSL implementation statement 2025
From 6 April 2017 employers in Great Britain with more than 250 staff are required by law to publish their gender pay gap information, covering pay and bonuses.
ZSL has maintained a 0% pay gap since 2019 and please find ZSL’s pay gap reporting since 2017 onwards here:
Meet ZSL's Directors
Meet ZSL’s directors, driving us towards our vision of a world where wildlife thrives, and passionately working to ensure nature is at the very heart of global decision making.
Council members
Read more about our current council members, who are collectively responsible for ZSL’s governance and provides leadership and oversight of the strategic direction of ZSL, in line with our charitable purposes.
Ambassadors
We’re delighted to have the support of some of the UK’s most well-known personalities, who share our passion for wildlife and conservation and use their platform to spread the word about our work.
HM King Charles - our Royal Patron
His longstanding commitment to biodiversity and the environment aligns with our own efforts to drive nature recovery
The History of ZSL
Since Sir Stamford Raffles founded ZSL back in 1826, we’ve been building stronger connections to wildlife, deepening understanding of the natural world to shape a healthier, fairer and better future for us all.
Annual General Meeting
Each year we share our activities and successes from the previous financial year, so we can continue to improve on the work we’re doing and drive forward a journey of recovery for the natural world.
Institute of Zoology
The Institute of Zoology is one of the world’s most respected wildlife research centres and academics who work tirelessly to produce solutions to some of the most complex scientific challenges in the natural world.
