Helping people and wildlife thrive together

We’re ZSL, a science-driven conservation charity working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world.

We work tirelessly so wildlife and people can thrive together. Led by our passion for nature and a pioneering spirit, we work from lab to field and through our zoos to lead conservation, shape agendas and influence change to protect and restore nature for everyone. 

We’ve been building stronger connections to wildlife for 200 years. Through our leading Zoos, our innovative conservation work in the field and through the Institute of Zoology,we inspire, inform, and empower people to protect and restore wildlife.

Nature can recover

We look for answers through science, we work with people to find solutions. Explore our 2024-30 Strategy,Restoring Nature: A Blueprint for Wildlife Recovery, download the documents below:

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Stand up for nature

Climate change and human activity have pushed our precious planet to its limit causing devastating habitat and species loss. When nature loses, we all do.

Urgent action to help people and wildlife thrive together, is the only way to save the natural world we love and depend upon. We believenature can recover - that’s where ZSL comes in, and where you can play your part.

Making a difference for wildlife

Together we have the power to restore wildlife globally. We are collaborating with communities, conservationists and scientists across the world to make a meaningful impact for wildlife everywhere. Our insight and evidence-based approach achieves positive change and powers sustainable solutions that work for wildlife, people and the planet.