Registered charity · No. SC004064Unincorporated association
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Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, the advancement of animal welfare.
Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland (number SC004064) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland do?
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.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland
Answers Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland's money come from?
Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland reported £22m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £13m (61%), trading and fundraising events £7.7m (35%), investments £711k (3%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£13m · 61%
Trading and fundraising events£7.7m · 35%
Investments£711k · 3%
Other income£55k · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvementthe advancement of animal welfare
Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland yet?
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Is Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC004064) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland's charity number?
Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland's charity number is SC004064. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland do?
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.
Does Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland?
Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.rzss.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland's money come from?
Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland reported £22m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £13m (61%), trading and fundraising events £7.7m (35%), investments £711k (3%).
When was Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland registered as a charity?
Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland was entered on the register on 20 June 1944.