conservation.

One of the main reasons for creating a zoo in Northumberland was to create a northeast hub for wildlife conservation.

Zoos play an important role in wildlife conservation and they have a duty to represent animals across the globe through education and conservation action.

Our goal is to increase our support for more conservation programmes including ones which we currently are involved with, both in-situ and ex-situ (natural environment and exhibits).

Click here to read our Conservation Policy.

By visiting the zoo and continuing to support our growth, you are contributing to our Conservation Projects. If you would like to make a donation to help us contribute to these projects and more, you can donate here.

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Snow Leopard Trust

We contribute funding towards the vital work carried out in the wilds where snow leopards live.

Harvest Mice Captive Breeding

We partnered with Northumberland Wildlife Trust and breed Harvest Mice for release in Northumberland as part of a re-introduction programme.

White-clawed Crayfish

Working with the Environment Agency and the Northumberland River's Trust, we are aiming to release captive-bred crayfish back to ark-sites in the northeast.