We are proud to support a range of dedicated conservation partners who share our commitment to protecting wildlife and preserving natural habitats.
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 habitat 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 big 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 visitors 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.
