ZSL Fellowship

Follow in the footsteps of visionaries like Darwin and Attenborough and help shape the future of conservation. As a Fellow, you'll be part of a global community driving vital research, protecting wildlife, and inspiring action for our planet.

Apply to become a ZSL Fellow from just £48 and join a distinguished community helping to shape the future of conservation. Our Fellows can choose to become part of our governing body and vote to elect Council Members who work closely with ZSL’s senior leadership team to achieve our vision. Enjoy exclusive updates from leading scientists, invitations to special events, and unlimited entry to both London and Whipsnade Zoos for you and a family guest.

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ZSL Fellowship Benefits

By joining as a Fellow, you will be supporting our international work to protect wildlife and global ecosystems.

Your benefits

• Governance responsibilities including the right to stand for, and electing ZSL's council Members (Trustees).
• Receive ZSL’s publications including the Fellow exclusive publication, The Zoologist; and Wild About magazine.
• Unlimited entry to London and Whipsnade Zoo for you and a family guest, including complimentary car access at Whipsnade Zoo (year round) and off peak car access at London Zoo.
• Exclusive E-News which will keep you up to date with what is happening at ZSL, including animal news, events, and special offers as well as news about our conservation work and how you can support us and get involved.
• Discounts on Wiley Life Science books at 20%.
• Discounted ticketing for science ticketed lectures and symposia, including our keynote lecture of the year, the Stamford Raffles Lecture.
• Exclusive invitations to Fellow specialist events at our Zoos and with our scientists, conservationists and keepers.
• Borrowing rights in the extensive ZSL Library at Regent’s Park, the largest zoological collection in the country and a great place to study and research.
• Fellows receive 2 tickets every year to sign in two guests for half price at either London or Whipsnade Zoo.  

Student Fellowship 

Joining as a Student Fellow will support your studies from only £48 per year.

Joining as a Student Fellow will give you a unique insight into global conservation programmes. You can take part as a citizen scientist and enjoy exclusive online conservation training. You will also have access to zoological journals, and discounts on symposia, as well as unlimited entry to both of our Zoos.

ZSL Fellowship pricing and eligibility

Application for Fellowship is open to those over the age of 16 who can demonstrate:

• An interest, or involvement in the fields of zoology, biology or a related area
• Current studies in conservation, zoology, or a related life science or subject
• Three or more continuous years and up to date commitment to ZSL as a Member
• ZSL volunteering, past and present, or former ZSL Employment

To apply for ZSL Fellowship, you will need to enclose your application (at least 250 words) alongside supporting documentation such as a CV. Student in an eligible subject and Students in a non-eligible subject, wishing to apply for Student Fellowship and Concession Fellowship respectively, will also need to provide a copy of their supporting course documentation. If you have worked for ZSL or are a current or previous volunteer please ensure you include your dates or employment or volunteering with your application.