Chester Zoo is a force for nature – and so are our patrons. Our charity is a powerhouse for animal and plant conservation worldwide. Our teams of pioneering scientists, biodiversity experts, rangers, horticulturists and conservationists are dedicated to tackling the global biodiversity and extinction crisis. We work with over 60 partners across 20 countries worldwide to deliver lasting impact in tackling the threats faced by wildlife.
Our Patrons are the people who make this possible. When you become a Chester Zoo Patron – you firmly join our Chester Zoo family and show your dedication to our ongoing conservation work both in our Chester hub and across the world.
Your patronage will bring you closer to the natural world and to our work to conserve threatened species. As a Patron, you will gain an exclusive insight into our groundbreaking conservation work taking place at our Chester hub and across the 5 key global regions in which we work. You will have the chance to meet and speak to our pioneering teams and find out first-hand how we care for and protect threatened species. As a Chester Zoo Patron, you will play an integral role in saving species from extinction and ensuring nature can survive for generations to come.
Wildlife Patron
From £600 per year or £50 a month
As a wildlife patron, in addition to all patron benefits, you’ll have direct contact with our teams and invitations to meet annually with our keepers, pioneering scientists and conservationists.
Guardian Patron
From £1,200 per year or £100 a month
Guardian Patrons, in addition to all patron benefits, gain a deeper access and connection to the zoo through exclusive behind-the-scenes visits and special events, as well as all of the above.
Conservation Patron
From £5,000 per year or £417 a month
Our Conservation Patrons enjoy the highest level of access to our work and our people at the heart of our conservation efforts. In addition to all patron benefits, our Conservation Patrons gain the exclusive opportunity of joining our teams in the field at one of our global field projects.
Your support will help nature to survive & thrive
Read our Conservation Masterplan
As we approach our centenary in 2031, our Conservation Masterplan outlines our charity's priorities and purpose.
Read our latest Annual Report and our Fundraising Promise.
Find out more about our work
Your support directly helps to fund our work - in the zoo and across the world. Find out more about the areas of conservation work our experts carry out every day.
