We Care & Protect

What we will be doing

1. Continually improving our animal care and welfare.

   Ensuring good practice across the zoo and identifying key improvement areas. Participating in wider zoo and animal care networks to engage, learn and strive for best practice animal husbandry.

2. Developing our animal collection

   Reviewing the species, habitats and programmes we have, phasing out some species and introducing others with a higher priority for conservation and education. We aim to become full members of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA).

   Animal A-Z

3. Increasing our conservation focus

   Particularly on endangered species, and inspiring our visitors. Establishing international support projects and partners, and considering UK wildlife conservation needs, developing new partnerships and initiatives.

   Conservation

4. Leading the way on sustainability

   Through the creation of a sustainability hub and interpretation signage, local and sustainable food sources and recycling programmes. Developing renewable power sources, enhancing water sustainability, and scoping carbon-net-zero plans.

   Sustainability