Support us

With more than a million species at risk of extinction, nature needs us all more than ever.  Many caring people like you are helping the animals you love by supporting the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). Your wildlife conservation charity simply wouldn’t exist without visitors, members, donors, Patrons and gifts in Wills.

Will you join them?

Here's how you can help the animals in your zoos and protect them in the wild. Together we can create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved!

Become a member

Members get unlimited days out to Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park, along with lots of other fantastic member benefits. Find out more about membership today!

Join today
Two Northern rockhopper penguins, one making eye contact IMAGE: Amy Middleton 2023

Donate

Give a monthly donation or a single gift to help the animals you love.

Give a donation
Red panda Ginger looking at the camera (eye-contact). IMAGE: Amy Middleton (2022)

Adopt

Animal adoption is a great way to support wildlife. Treat yourself or buy as a gift for the animal lover in your life.

Adopt an animal
Wildcat at Edinburgh Zoo looking at the camera IMAGE: Amy Middleton (2023)

Leave a gift in your will

Be there for the animals you love, long into the future 

Find out how

RZSS patrons

Enjoy a closer relationship with RZSS. Patrons are at the forefront of wildlife conservation, both here in Scotland and across the world.

Become a patron
Chilean flamingo side on in water IMAGE: Amy Middleton (2022)

Celebratory giving

Honour and celebrate your loved one by donating to a cause close to their heart.

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Meerkat sitting on a rock. IMAGE: Amy Middleton 2023

Fundraise for wildlife

Have fun while fundraising for animals!

Discover how
Southern cassowary looking at the camera (eye-contact) IMAGE: Hollie Watson (2021)

Volunteer with us

Volunteers help us connect people with nature and protect threatened species.

Become a volunteer
Goeldi's monkey Magic forest sitting on branch looking up Image: AMY MIDDLETON 2023

Corporate support

Achieve your CSR goals and engage your staff

Become a Corporate partner
Close up of an Asian small clawed otter looking at the camera (eye contact) IMAGE: Hannah Gordon 2024

People's Postcode Lottery

Generous support from players of People's Postcode Lottery is helping to protect endangered wildlife.

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Asiatic lion Jayendra looking to the side in the sun. IMAGE: Amy Middleton (2022)

Trusts and grants

Support from trustees and grant-makers helps to create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.

Find out more