Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC004064
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- June 20, 1944
- Legal form
- Unincorporated association
Address
- Address
- Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh
EH12 6TS
Contact
- Website
rzss.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the advancement of animal welfare'
RZSS is a conservation charity that operates Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park near Kincraig. It aims to reverse the decline of species, create deeper connections to nature with its visitors and enable communities to better protect nature.
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: The objects of the Society, in substitution for those set out in the Original Charter, shall be:- (1) the advancement of animal welfare by promoting the conservation of threatened species and habitats. and (2) the advancement of education through the above mentioned object and by promoting, facilitating and encouraging the study of zoology, animal physiology, pathology, dietetics and kindred subjects and to foster and develop among the wider public an interest in and knowledge of animal life.
Geography
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £24,623,036 | £24,469,945 | 291 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £27,411,320 | £23,866,334 | 302 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £23,271,595 | £21,196,935 | 306 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £23,902,593 | £18,410,439 | 280 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £14,264,611 | £15,730,374 | 288 |