We are proud to support a range of dedicated conservation partners who share our vision of a world where animals and their habitats are appreciated, understood and conserved.
Wildcats Conservation Alliance
The Wildcats Conservation Alliance is a global initiative dedicated to protecting wild tigers and Amur leopards. It is a partnership between the Zoological Society of London and the Dreamworld Wildlife Foundation, funding and supporting carefully selected conservation projects.
Recent estimates suggest there are only around 100 Amur leopards left in the wild, alongside approximately 4,000 wild tigers across all subspecies—both populations having faced significant declines. Thanks to sustained conservation efforts, these numbers have stabilised in recent years, but there is still much work to be done.
Zoos play a crucial role in supporting the Wildcats Conservation Alliance, contributing over £2.7 million to tiger and Amur leopard conservation since 1997. Their support remains vital in the fight to protect these magnificent animals.
Wild Chimpanzee Foundation
The Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF) is dedicated to protecting wild chimpanzee populations and their habitats while preserving the rich behavioural diversity of this incredible species.
Guided by a threefold approach—Education, Conservation and Research—WCF works hand in hand with local communities to create sustainable solutions for wildlife protection.
The foundation actively leads conservation projects across Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone, focusing on regions where wild chimpanzees are still thriving to help secure their future for generations to come.
Red Panda Network
The Red Panda Network is dedicated to protecting wild red pandas and their habitats by educating and empowering local communities. With as few as 2,500 red pandas remaining in the wild, urgent conservation efforts are essential.
The organisation’s vision is to ensure the long-term survival of wild red pandas by preserving their habitat through community-driven initiatives. Their programs focus on research, education and sustainable development, all designed to engage and benefit local people.
Originally launched in Nepal, these conservation programs are now expanding across red panda range countries, including India, China, Bhutan and Myanmar. Each program is designed to become locally led and managed within five years, creating lasting, community-driven conservation efforts.
Red Squirrels conservation in the UK
For over 35 years, the Welsh Mountain Zoo has worked alongside various organisations and programmes to help conserve the UK’s only native squirrel species—the red squirrel.
As the proud managers of Great Britain’s captive breeding program for red squirrels, we collaborate with the BIAZA Native Species Working Group to provide animals for approved release projects. Since 1998, our efforts have contributed to the successful release of 34 red squirrels into the wild, with an additional 22 released from other supporting collections since 2004.
These releases are a vital part of our ongoing commitment to protecting this iconic species, which has suffered significant decline due to habitat loss and competition from the invasive non-native grey squirrel. Through dedicated conservation efforts, we continue to play a key role in securing a future for red squirrels in the UK.
The Snow Leopard Trust
Snow leopards face significant challenges in the wild and are classified as “Vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Threats such as habitat fragmentation, poaching for their fur and declining prey populations put these magnificent cats at risk.
At the Welsh Mountain Zoo, we are proud to support the Snow Leopard Trust in its vital conservation efforts, combining education with direct support for on-the-ground initiatives. Through our educational programmes, we inspire guests to learn about the threats snow leopards face and how they can help.
School groups, families and wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy guided tours, engaging species talks and special events like our annual Snow Leopard Day celebrations. These activities offer a deeper understanding of snow leopards, their role in the ecosystem, and the crucial work being done to protect them in the wild.
Proyecto Tití
The Welsh Mountain Zoo is proud to stand alongside Proyecto Tití, a Colombian-based conservation initiative dedicated to protecting the critically endangered cotton-top tamarin. With only a few thousand left in the wild, these charismatic primates are under threat from habitat loss and the illegal pet trade. Proyecto Tití takes a holistic approach — combining field research, environmental education, and community-based programs to create sustainable, long-term solutions for both the tamarins and the people who share their forest homes.
By supporting Proyecto Tití, we’re contributing to a strategic conservation model that includes habitat protection, in-depth ecological research, and culturally relevant outreach that empowers local communities to become conservation champions. This work not only benefits cotton-top tamarins but also strengthens the protection of Colombia’s rich biodiversity as a whole. Our partnership helps bring these efforts to life, raising awareness and inspiring action for one of the world’s most endangered primates.
Conservation through Research Education and Action (CREA)
At the Welsh Mountain Zoo, we’re dedicated to supporting conservation efforts for one of the world’s most elusive small cats — the Margay. Through fundraising for CREA (Conservation through Research, Education, Action), we contribute to a pioneering non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting wildlife through research, education, and fieldwork. The Margay Project uses innovative arboreal camera traps in Panama’s Cocobolo Forest to learn more about this mysterious, tree-dwelling feline — gathering crucial data on its habits, behaviour, and ecological needs.
With rainforest habitats under increasing threat around the globe, understanding how species like the Margay live in the wild is vital. This research helps shape targeted conservation strategies that not only give Margays a fighting chance but also protects the rich ecosystems they call home. By supporting CREA, we’re helping ensure that the conservation of individual species goes hand-in-hand with safeguarding entire forest landscapes for generations to come.
Madagasikara Voakajy
At the Welsh Mountain Zoo, conservation is at the heart of everything we do — not just locally, but globally. We’re proud to partner with Madagasikara Voakajy, an inspiring conservation organisation working in Madagascar to protect some of the world’s most unique and endangered species. Madagascar’s wildlife is found in no other native range on Earth, including the iconic ring-tailed lemur — a species we’re proud to care for right here at the Zoo. With wild populations under threat due to habitat loss and hunting, the work of Madagasikara Voakajy is more vital than ever.
Through this partnership, we help support research and community-based conservation efforts that focus on habitat conservation and engaging local people in protecting species like the ring-tailed lemur. Our connection to Madagasikara Voakajy not only strengthens our own conservation mission but also allows our guests to learn more about the challenges facing Madagascar’s wildlife — and the real impact that global conservation partnerships can make.