Conservation in Action!
We work hard at Colchester Zoological Society to promote conservation both at home and out in the wider world. We strive to be more sustainable in our daily operations and have a continual aim to reduce our impact on the environment through the reduction of plastic use and using sustainable palm oil products. We also provide conservation talks to teach good practice to the community and many of our animals are part of breeding programmes.
Conservation in Action
Conservation in Action
Our Mission
To provide a first class experience for all its visitors and at the same time further understanding and respect for animals. Through visitors’ funds, Colchester Zoological Society undertakes breeding programmes for endangered species and funds in situ projects in the wild.
Colchester Zoological Society pursues this mission by:
- Enabling our visitors to experience a stimulating and enjoyable day out that is excellent value for money and time.
- Keeping animals in modern, naturalistic enclosures in accordance with best practice.
- Participating in co-ordinated breeding programmes.
- Giving priority to species that are threatened in the wild.
- Increasing public understanding of species and their welfare.
- Increasing understanding of the issues involved in conservation and the breeding of endangered species.
- Supporting field conservation programmes in the wild.
- Developing its role as a centre for research.
- Promoting care for the environment through education and leading by example.
- Maintaining and developing an education programme from pre-school to degree level.
- Playing a significant role nationally and internationally to conserve endangered species and improve standards of animal welfare.
Charitable Objects
Colchester Zoological Society’s Objects are:
- For the benefit and education of the public the conservation of the Earth’s natural resources through projects and initiatives dealing with the preservation and protection of living animals and their habitats.
- To educate the public in a formal and informal manner through educational programmes raising awareness and respect for nature.
- To carry out scientific and quantitative research from which conservation and animal welfare benefits can accrue and to provide for the publication of the results of such research.
- To provide support whether financial or otherwise for projects operating nationally and internationally which focus on researching and conserving animal species in their natural habitats, in particular but not exclusively by working with UmPhafa Conservation Trust, and organisation (registered in South Africa with Public Benefit Number 93007572).
