The home of crowdfunding for Zoos

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The home of online fundraising for zoos

Raise vital zoo funding with Crowdfunder, the home of online fundraising for zoos, wildlife and conservation projects. We’ve worked with dozens of zoos and safari parks across the UK to raise money for upkeep and conservation. Fundraising is easy via our platform; simply create your profile, let your supporters donate to your cause, and increase awareness of your work. Get started today.

So what are you waiting for?

Start crowdfunding

Why crowdfund for your Zoo?

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Connect with the animal-loving community

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Raise funds for operating costs

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Build a sustainable future

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Renovate animal enclosures and other facilities

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Fundraise for wildlife and conservation projects

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Access over £10 million in +Extra funding via our match funding partners

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How crowdfunding works

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Set up your page

Set up your page in just a few minutes. Explain to platform users why you’re fundraising, add photos and videos, and set your fundraising goal.

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Promote your cause

Spread the word and let everyone know about your efforts to raise important zoo funding via word of mouth and social media.

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Help and guidance

Use our dedicated Knowledge Hub for extra guidance to get the best from your zoo or wildlife fundraising project.

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Rewards

Offer tempting rewards to your supporters in return for the money they donate or pledge once your crowdfunding project succeeds.

Successful zoo & conservation fundraising projects

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Heart of England Wildlife Park

£45,867 with 179 supporters

Heart of England Wildlife Park are a conservation and education enterprise who gave the crowd a chance to have a say in the development of their Zoo.

Start fundraising for zoos today

Fundraising can be challenging, but crowdfunding is a brilliant way to engage your supporters and feel the support of the whole community behind you. Set up a project on Crowdfunder and give back to your crowd with rewards and prize draws.

Access £millions in +Extra funding

Easy and quick to set up

Engage community support easily

Allow fundraisers on your behalf

Ability to offer rewards

Collect monthly donations

Access to free guides and support

Dedicated support team onhand

Excitement with prize draws

Zoo crowdfunding FAQs

How does crowdfunding for zoo projects work?

Crowdfunding for conservation or zoological projects is easy with Crowdfunder. Create a profile, let people know why you’re fundraising, and let the community donate to your cause. Boost your zoo funding pot by putting your project in front of a larger audience than usual, including public sector and corporate organisations.


How do I set up a page to start fundraising for zoos?

Setting up a zoo or wildlife fundraising project with Crowdfunder couldn’t be easier:

  • Create your crowdfunding page
  • Tell your story - add photos and videos to your profile to show people why you’re fundraising
  • See if you're eligible for +Extra funding to boost your fundraising
  • Offer rewards or set up a prize draw to give back to your crowd

What are the benefits of crowdfunding for your zoo?

The benefits of using crowdfunding to raise vital zoo funding include:

  • Raise more money for your zoo
  • Boost the reach of your fundraising project via our platform and social media
  • Build an engaged community of supporters
  • No platform fees if you’re fundraising for a not-for-profit, social enterprise, or community organisation
  • Visit your Crowdfunder dashboard for detailed reports and insights into your zoo or conservation fundraising project


Is my fundraising project eligible for a match funding grant?

Your zoo or wildlife fundraising project may be eligible to receive matched funding from one of our national or regional partners, which include local authority, corporate and public sector organisations. There’s over £10 million available in total, and our partners will pledge to match your fundraising up to a certain amount when you reach a particular stage in your crowdfunding journey. Read through the individual criteria of each match fund to see if your zoo or conservation fundraising project is eligible to apply.


Why should I choose Crowdfunder over other wildlife fundraising platforms?

Crowdfunder is the home of crowdfunding for conservation, wildlife and zoological projects. Our fundraising site is easy-to-use and completely transparent, providing you with real-time reports and insights into your campaign to keep you up to date at every stage. What’s more, our crowdfunding experts will be on hand to offer advice and guidance at every stage, including interactive sessions to help you to get the most from your fundraising journey.

When you choose to use Crowdfunder for your zoo, wildlife or conservation fundraising project, you’ll also have access to over £10 million in match funding from our national and regional partners. We also help you to show your appreciation to your supporters via fantastic rewards and prize draws.



How will my crowdfunding money be paid out?

The funds you raise from your crowdfunding project will be paid into the bank account linked to your Crowdfunder profile within 7 working days of the end of your project.