Activities

As described by the charity on the register

Zoological Society of Hertfordshire (ZSH) operates at Paradise Wildlife Park.ZSH's mission to for the preservation of endangered wildlife acting through in-situ projects and through fundraising, conservation and education at the site. The admissions and experience paid by visitors go towards supporting our mission.

Latest income

£8.7m

Expenditure

£8.9m

Financial year end

2024-12-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2020-12-31 £5.3m £4.2m
2021-12-31 £6.2m £4.4m
2022-12-31 £7.5m £6.1m
2023-12-31 £8.2m £7.2m
2024-12-31 £8.7m £8.9m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2024-12-31

Income mix

Donations & legacies £969k
Charitable activities £7.4m
Trading £126k
Investment income £124k
Total income £8.7m

Spending

Charitable spend £1.7m
Raising funds £85k
Grants to institutions £0
Governance £6k
Total expenditure £8.9m

Balance sheet

Reserves £9.2m
Total funds £9.2m
— restricted £0
— unrestricted £9.2m
— endowment £0
Total assets £9.2m
Cash £4.2m

People

Employees 205

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • Animals
  • Environment/conservation/heritage

Who it helps

  • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
  • The General Public/mankind

How it works

  • Makes Grants To Individuals
  • Makes Grants To Organisations
  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
  • Other Charitable Activities

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.