Wildlife needs us now more than ever.
Become a patron.
ZSL Patrons underpin our work to bring wildlife back from the very brink of extinction, helping to restore the wonder and diversity of life on earth.
Become a Patron with your family from only £50 a month. We will bring you closer to nature with unrivalled access to our field conservationists, scientists and zookeepers along with unique and special experiences with the animals at our conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade. You will receive outstanding exclusive benefits including unlimited entry to our two conservation zoos, all while underpinning our fight to save the natural world.
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All Patrons receive unlimited entrance to both our conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade, discounts in our shops and cafes. Our Patrons also enjoy a year-round programme of exclusive and tailored events. Explore our four levels of Patronage for your preferred benefits package and philanthropic support or contact us at patrons@zsl.org with any enquiries.
Partner Patronage
Our Partner Patrons have unlimited access to our conservation Zoos and invitations to exclusive events.
Guardian Patronage
Guardian Patrons enjoy Partner Patron benefits plus out-of-hours access with a bespoke tour.
Ambassador Patronage
Ambassador Patrons enjoy all Guardian Patron benefits along with opportunities to meet our animals and enjoy a close relationship with ZSL.
President's Circle Patronage
President’s Circle Patrons enjoy all the Ambassador Patron benefits, along with a completely tailored engagement with ZSL, and closer engagement with our global field programmes.
ZSL Life Patronage
As a Life Patron, you will have a significant impact on the future of our shared planet, truly underpinning ZSL's vision for a world where wildlife thrives.
Young Patron
Our Young Patrons are passionate about changing the future of our natural world, and are invited to special events to connect them to wildlife.
Patron Fellowship
Add a Fellowship to your Patronage at no extra cost, though please note eligibility criteria applies.
£600 annually or £50 a month
Your Partner Patronage includes up to seven family members living at the same address. Our Partner Patrons receive:
- Unlimited entry to both of ZSL’s conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade for you and each person listed on your Patronage, to bring you closer to wildlife.
- Invitations to a programme of Patron exclusive events at our two conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade, and online.
- Updates about ZSL’s global work to bring wildlife back from extinction with stories from our zookeepers, field conservationists and scientists, taking you behind the scenes at our zoos and our global programmes.
- Discounts and offers including a 10% discount in our shops, cafes and on animal experiences - Invitations to a programme of Patron exclusive events at our two conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade.
- Free carparking at both zoos all year round, and free car entry to Whipsnade Zoo.
- One person on your Patronage (your chosen ‘Primary Patron’) can sign in two family guests each visit, and will receive two free tickets to share with family members.
£1,350 annually or £113 a month
Your Guardian Patronage includes up to seven family members living at the same address. Our Guardian Patrons receive:
- Unlimited entry to both of ZSL’s conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade for you and each person listed on your Patronage, to bring you closer to wildlife.
- Invitations to a programme of Patron exclusive events at our two conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade, and online.
- A bespoke welcome tour of London or Whipsnade zoo, tailored to your animal interests and before regular zoo visiting hours.
- Updates about ZSL’s global work to bring wildlife back from extinction with stories from our zookeepers, field conservationists and scientists, taking you behind the scenes at our zoos and our global programmes.
- Discounts and offers including a 10% discount in our shops, cafes and on animal experiences - Invitations to a programme of Patron exclusive events at our two conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade - Free carparking at both zoos all year round, and free car entry to Whipsnade Zoo.
- One person on your Patronage (your chosen ‘Primary Patron’) can sign in two family guests each visit, and will receive two free tickets to share with family members.
£2,500 annually or £209 a month
Your Ambassador Patronage includes up to seven family members living at the same address. Our Ambassador Patrons receive:
- Unlimited entry to both of ZSL’s conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade for you and each person listed on your Patronage, to bring you closer to wildlife.
- Invitations to a programme of Patron exclusive events at our two conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade, and online.
- A bespoke welcome tour of London or Whipsnade zoo, tailored to your animal interests and before regular zoo visiting hours.
- A unique, exclusive and tailored opportunity to meet an animal at London or Whipsnade zoo, for up to seven people.
- A meeting with a member of ZSL’s Executive Committee to learn more about our ambition for the future, as we work to restore our natural world.
- Updates about ZSL’s global work to bring wildlife back from extinction with stories from our zookeepers, field conservationists and scientists, taking you behind the scenes at our zoos and our global programmes.
- Discounts and offers including a 10% discount in our shops, cafes and on animal experiences.
- Invitations to a programme of Patron exclusive events at our two conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade.
- Free carparking at both zoos all year round, and free car entry to Whipsnade Zoo.
- One person on your Patronage (your chosen ‘Primary Patron’) can sign in two family guests each visit, and will receive two free tickets to share with family members.
£5,000 annually or £417 a month
Your President’s Circle Patronage includes up to seven family members living at the same address. Our President Circle Patrons receive:
- Unlimited entry to both of ZSL’s conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade for you and each person listed on your Patronage, to bring you closer to wildlife.
- Invitations to a programme of Patron exclusive events at our two conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade, and online.
- An invitation to visit one of ZSL’s global field conservation programmes.*
- Unsurpassed access to global conservationists, scientists and zookeepers.
- The opportunity to discuss additional personal support of an education, science or conservation programme.
- A bespoke welcome tour of London or Whipsnade zoo, tailored to your animal interests and before regular zoo visiting hours.
- A unique, exclusive and tailored opportunity to meet an animal at London or Whipsnade zoo, for up to seven people.
*at the cost of the supporter - A meeting with a member of ZSL’s Executive Committee to learn more about our ambition for the future, as we work to restore our natural world.
- Updates about ZSL’s global work to bring wildlife back from extinction with stories from our zookeepers, field conservationists and scientists, taking you behind the scenes at our zoos and our global programmes.
- Discounts and offers including a 10% discount in our shops, cafes and on animal experiences.
- Invitations to a programme of Patron exclusive events at our two conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade.
- Free carparking at both zoos all year round, and free car entry to Whipsnade Zoo.
- One person on your Patronage (your chosen ‘Primary Patron’) can sign in two family guests each visit, and will receive two free tickets to share with family members.
£125,000
Join as a Life Patron and your donation will have a significant on the future of our planet, underpinning ZSL’s work to bring wildlife back from the brink of extinction and restore our natural world. Our Life Patrons receive all President Circle benefits for life, renewed each year:
- Unlimited entry to both of ZSL’s conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade to bring you closer to wildlife.
- Invitations to a programme of Patron exclusive events at our two conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade, and online.
- A bespoke welcome tour of London or Whipsnade zoo, tailored to your animal interests and before regular zoo visiting hours.
- A unique, exclusive and tailored opportunity to meet an animal at London or Whipsnade zoo, for up to seven people.
- A meeting with a member of ZSL’s Executive Committee to learn more about our ambition for the future, as we work to restore our natural world.
- Updates about ZSL’s global work to bring wildlife back from extinction with stories from our zookeepers, field conservationists and scientists, taking you behind the scenes at our zoos and our global programmes.
- Discounts and offers including a 10% discount in our shops, cafes and on animal experiences.
- Invitations to a programme of Patron exclusive events at our two conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade.
- Free carparking at both zoos all year round, and free car entry to Whipsnade Zoo.
- The ability to sign in two family guests each visit, and two free tickets each year to share with family members.
£300 annually or £25 per month for an individual membership for people aged between 18 and 40
- Unlimited entry to both of ZSL’s conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade.
- Invitations to a programme of Patron exclusive events at our two conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade, and online, along with special Young Patron engagements.
- Updates about ZSL’s global work to bring wildlife back from extinction with stories from our zookeepers, field conservationists and scientists, taking you behind the scenes at our zoos and our global programmes.
- Discounts and offers including a 10% discount in our shops, cafes and on animal experiences.
- Invitations to a programme of Patron exclusive events at our two conservation zoos, London and Whipsnade.
- Free carparking at both zoos all year round, and free car entry to Whipsnade Zoo.
- Two free tickets each year to share with family members.
Enjoy all the benefits of Patronage and the non-Zoo access benefits of fellowship. Simply chose the level of Patronage at which you wish to join and then you can add your Fellowship at no extra cost. Please note eligibility criteria applies, which you can find on the Patronage sign-up form. Fellowship benefits you will receive in addition to your chosen Patronage tier include:
- Governance responsibilities including the right to stand for, voting to elect ZSL’s Council of Trustees and attending the Annual General Meeting.
- Receive the exclusive Fellowship publication, The Zoologist, to learn more about our vital, global work.
- Borrowing rights in the extensive ZSL Library at Regent’s Park, the largest zoological collection in the country.
- Access to exclusive Fellowship events.