ZSL Fellowship

ZSL Fellowship Benefits

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

As a Fellow you will be informed about wildlife through ZSL’s scientific publications and discounts on other publications. In addition to access of expertise and resources including borrowing rights in ZSL’s library, one of the largest zoological collections in the country, and online journals. You will connect with the conservation community through exclusive engagements with our conservationists, keepers and scientists through events, tours and unlimited visits to our two Zoos.

Vitally, you will be engaged with the direction of the society by voting on ZSL matters including the right to stand for Council.

Student Fellowship will support your studies from only £48

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.

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.

• Discounts on Wiley books at 35% and subscriptions to Animal Conservation at 60%

• 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

• Unlimited entry to ZSL London and Whipsnade Zoo for you and a family guest, including complimentary car access at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (year round) and off peak car access at ZSL London Zoo

ZSL Fellowship events and notifications

During this lockdown, keep engaged with ZSL's work through your exclusive Fellowship events. ZSL Fellows are invited to a range of events throughout the year, representing the breadth of ZSL's activities and offering you the opportunity to connect with ZSL's science, conservation and zoological work.  ZSL Fellows are also offered priority invitations to selected events throughout the ZSL calendar.

To join these events email us at fellowship@zsl.org

 

Breakfast with our herd - Patrons, Fellows and guest exclusive

Thursday 8 April, 9am GMT - Online event

Grab your breakfast and your herd at home to join our Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) as they wake up to a new day, live from Whipsnade Zoo. Whilst the Zoo is closed and ahead of reopening on 12 April, come behind closed doors and see these majestic animals like never before. You'll hear direct from their keepers about what it takes to care for these endangered animals and all about their morning routine. You'll also have a chance to ask our keepers all of your elephant and animal question! Password: Fellows21. Email Fellowship@zsl.org to join.

 

ZSL's Science and Conservation Events

We are delighted to invite all Fellows to join our ZSL Science and Conservation lectures, which are now running online throughout the academic year. The next talk will be:

Why do eggs fail?

Tuesday 11th May, 6-7:30pm GMT

Hatching failure occurs in all birds, but its incidence  varies across species, populations and individuals. Small, threatened populations are particularly vulnerable, with rates of hatching failure sometimes exceeding 70%. Even large populations of common species experience an average failure rate of 10%, and this problem persists in domestic poultry despite optimised conditions and strong selection for hatching success. Egg hatchability can therefore be considered a weak link in the chain of events that determines avian reproductive success. Eggs fail for a number of reasons. In this event we will explore the different aspects that lead to female reproductive failure from gamete malfunction to developmental environment, and ask why female fertility is so poorly understood not only in birds, but across most species?

To read a newly published open access review of hatching failure in birds and Animal Conservation, click here. 

Join here: zsl.org/IoZYouTube. 

or join the new Wild lunch Wendesday talks

https://www.zsl.org/science/whats-on/wild-lunch-wednesdays

ZSL Fellowship pricing and eligibility

Application for Fellowship is open to those over the age of 18 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 of 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). Student Fellows and those Student wishing to apply for concession Fellowship will also need to provide a copy of their supporting course documentation. You will receive your Fellowship welcome immediately, however your application will be reviewed by ZSL Council for final approval.

 

Choose your Fellowship

Please note that all applications for Fellowship are subject to the receipt of supporting documentation and final approval by ZSL Council. 

2020 Fellowship pricing for annual subscription, from 1 January 2021

Without Zoo Access

Fellow

£48

 

With Zoo access

Adult Fellow	£152
Concession Fellow *	£137
Graduate Fellow (with three years of completing studies)	£78
Student Fellow	£48

If you were a Fellow with a concession discount prior to 2018, you are still eligible for a much-discounted rate of £78 in 2020
 

 

Renowned ZSL Fellows

ZSL Fellows are the heart of everything ZSL does, from lead scientific excellence in wildlife disease to world leading enclosure design and enrichment, since 1826. During this time we have had many ground breaking Fellows pave the way in science and conservation such as Sir Stamford Raffles, Charles Darwin, Howard Carer and now you.

We are privileged to count some of the world’s most respected conservationists amongst our Honorary Fellows including His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, Sir David Attenborough, Lord Paul of Marylebone and His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Whilst within our Honorary Conservation Fellows, we are delighted to include individuals at the forefront of innovative actions to protect wildlife including Actor Edward Norton, philanthropist Brian Sheth, Kate Humble; conservation organisation collaborators such as Mark Rose and John Robinson and some of the world’s most well respected researchers.

 

ZSL Historic and Honorary Fellows

1977  HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

1988  Professor Milton Thaigo de Mello

1991  HM The Emperor Akihito of Japan

1992  Professor Edward O. Wilson 

1998  Sir David Attenborough FRS

1999  Lord Robert May 

2001  Professor Sir Patrick Bateson FRS

2002  Dr William Conway 

2003  Professor Sir Brian Follett

2004  Sir Martin Holdgate

2005  Professor Sir John Krebs FRS

2005  Professor Katherine Ralls

2005  Professor Sir Brian Heap FRS

2006  Professor Sir John Lawton 

2007  Professor Sir John Beddington CMG FRS

2012  Dr Desmond Morris

2013  Ken Sims

 

Dr Charles Veron 
Author of Corals of the World 
"There is so much about the Zoo that I loved. The gorillas of course, but for me, the most memorable aspect is the recognition given to small animals, especially the marine exhibits. Every person, certainly every child who comes to the zoo will leave with their lives enriched and with memories that will last for the rest of their lives."

Dr Juliet Clutton-Brock
Former editor of the Journal of Zoology
"In 1938 when I was five years old, my father took me to ZSL London Zoo for the first time. I remember well how we sat on a bench and my father told me about how we were all "descended from monkeys". Thus began my seventy year association with the animal world, which included thirty years working in the Mammal Section of the Natural History Museum, followed by thirteen years as an editor of ZSL's Journal of Zoology."

Dr David Harrison 
"The Zoological Society of London has been one of the most enduring foundation stones of my life. Providing inspiration and encouragement for more than half a century. It has been a forum for discussion and friendship with scientific colleagues that has been a priceless asset."

Dr Andrew Kitchener
Principal Curator of Vertebrates, National Museums of Scotland
"ZSL has been an inspiration to me throughout my life. I remember my first visit to London Zoo at about four years of age and being amazed at seeing so many different species of animals, especially in the Clore Pavilion. I was particularly impressed by the huge male orangutan next to Guy the gorilla. Now I'm able to put something back into ZSL by editing the Journal of Zoology and being a member of the Zoos Advisory Committee. My involvement with ZSL is always changing - who knows what's around the corner? But, I'll still always look forward to visiting London and Whipsnade Zoos."