Patrons Tiers, Benefits and Gift Aid

Support ZSL’s work to conserve animals and their habitats across the planet by joining as a ZSL Patron and enjoy a host of benefits.

The ZSL Patrons programme consists of four different levels, making it easier for you to choose a level of support which suits you best.  We are delighted to offer ZSL Patronage payments as both an annual payment, or by monthly Direct Debit.

Partner Patronage (from £600)
Could fund in-country education materials

• Unlimited entry to ZSL London and ZSL Whipsnade Zoos for the Primary Patron and up to six family members named on your Patronage
• Invitations to ZSL events throughout the year
• Sign in two family guests per visit
• Two complimentary entrance tickets to the Zoos for you to give family members
• An introduction to ZSL from the Individual Giving Team
• Personalised ZSL Patrons communications
• Subscription to ZSL's magazine, Wild About, ZSL's Annual Review and Trustee Statements
• 10% discount on shops and cafes and some ZSL ticketed events
• 10% discount on ZSL experiences
• 10% discount on ZSL venue hire for private entertaining
• Free parking at both Zoos all year round and free car entry at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Guardian Patronage (from £1,350)
Could equip a ranger in Thailand 
all the benefits of Partner Level plus:

• An extra two complimentary entrance tickets to the Zoos for you to give family members (four entrance tickets in total)
• Recognition in the ZSL Annual Review
• Additional event elements to some of the exclusive ZSL Patrons events. Previous events have included a breakfast or a behind-the-scenes tour before the main event
• A personal introduction to ZSL with a dedicated Individual Giving team member so that you can make the most of your Patronage

Ambassador Patronage (from £2,500)
Could fund a pangolin tracking expedition 
all the benefits of Guardian level plus:

• Exclusive behind-the-scenes experience of your choice at ZSL London or Whipsnade Zoo for up to six people (subject to ZSL approval)
• An extra two complimentary entrance tickets to the Zoos for you to give family members (six entrance tickets in total)
• VIP invitations to special events throughout the year including ZSL’s keynote scientific lecture, the Stamford Raffles lecture 

President’s Circle Patronage (from £5,000) 
Could provide rangers with night vision technology
all the benefits of Ambassador level plus:

• Sign in an extra two family guests per visit (four family guests in total)
• A personalised and tailored experience to meet your interests to learn more about a particular area of our work 
• An extra two complimentary entrance tickets to the Zoos for you to give family members (eight entrance tickets in total)

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Gift Aid 
If you are a UK taxpayer, ZSL can claim Gift Aid on the entirety of your Patronage donation.  This will increase the amount you donate by an additional 25% at no extra cost to you.  A Gift Aid declaration is included on your ZSL Patrons application form, or please contact the Individual Giving team.