Why crowdfund for your Zoo?
Connect with your community
Raise funds for operating costs
Build a sustainable future
Renovate enclosures
The home of crowdfunding for Zoos
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Are you looking to start fundraising for your zoo?
Crowdfunder is the best crowdfunding website for zoo's, having worked with dozens of parks across the country. It's really quick and easy to set up a fundraiser or prize draw for your zoo.
Crowdfund the funds you need to develop or expand your zoo - Crowdfunder is a fundraising platform that can help you receive cash whilst driving awareness and engagement.
So what are you waiting for?
Get inspired by these successful crowdfunding projects
Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo runs regular prize draws and campaigns including giving customers an exclusive chance to feed the animals.
Heart of England Wildlife Park
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.
Crocodiles of the World
Struggling from lockdowns, Crocodiles of the world raised the cash they needed to afford running costs of their zoo.
How crowdfunding works
Set up your page
Create your page in minutes - tell your story, explain your plans and set your fundraising target.
Spread the word
Tell everyone you know about your project - friends, colleagues and others in your community can all help.
Help and support
We’re here with a dedicated Knowledge Hub to help you get the absolute best out of your crowdfunder.
Get funded
Your supporters can donate or pledge money in return for tempting rewards once your project succeeds.
Zoo projects crowdfunding now
Heart of England Wildlife Park
Heart of England Wildlife Park are a conservation and education enterprise giving YOU a chance...
Win your own giraffe!
Win your very own giraffe sculpture AND feed the giraffes and giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo in...
Win a panda keeper prize
Win one of two unique panda keeper prizes at Edinburgh Zoo! £5 to enter and 100% of your ticket...
Help raise money to feed and care for our animals
With a second lockdown closing our zoo again we facing another challenging time with no visitors...
Hamerton Zoo Animals
We need your support again with the 2nd lockdown upon us and very little support from the Governm...
Win a cheetah and friends prize at Edinburgh Zoo!
You could win an incredible behind-the-scenes experience to meet Edinburgh Zoo’s new cheetah and...
Win a baby sloth close encounter experience
Help us protect and save sloths in the wild by raising money for The Sloth Conservation Foundation
Win a baby capybara experience!
Raising money for Amaze - for families with disabled children and young people in Sussex.
Ready to launch a crowdfunding project?
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 community projects couldn’t be easier with Crowdfunder. Simply create your profile and let your supporters fund your cause. Our community fundraising platform lets you put your project in front of a bigger crowd, outside of your local network. Promote your campaign to more people, as well as public sector and corporate organisations.
How do I set up a zoo crowdfunding page?
It’s really easy to start crowdfunding for your cause with Crowdfunder:
- Create your crowdfunding profile
- 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 crowdfunding for your zoo include:
- Raise more money for your cause
- Boost awareness of your community project and your fundraising efforts
- Build an engaged community of supporters
- No platform fees if you’re fundraising for a not-for-profit, social enterprise, or community organisation
- Get detailed reports and insights into your fundraiser via your Crowdfunder dashboard
Who can set up a crowdfunding project?
All kinds of groups can set up a fundraising project with Crowdfunder, making it easy to raise funds for your zoo. Whether your zoo needs to renovate animal enclosures for improved welfare, upgrade visitor facilities, expand outdoor seating areas, or build a new café, Crowdfunder provides the tools and expertise to help you achieve your goals.
Is my fundraising project eligible for a match funding grant?
Your crowdfunding project could be eligible to receive extra support in the form of a match funding grant via our +Extra Funding. Your crowdfunding campaign may be able to receive a pledge from one of our regional or national corporate, public sector, or local authority partners when you reach a certain stage in your fundraising journey. There’s over £10 million in match funding available in total. Check the individual criteria of each fund to see if your fundraising project is eligible to apply.
Why should I choose Crowdfunder over other fundraising platforms?
Crowdfunder is the home of crowdfunding for zoos. Our easy-to-use, fully transparent platform provides you with real-time insights and detailed reports into your crowdfunding campaign, so you can stay up to date every step of the way.
At Crowdfunder, we also have £10 million in +Extra Funding available in match funding grants to support community-based fundraising projects, and we let you give back to your supporters with fantastic rewards.
What’s more, our fundraising experts are on hand to provide help and advice on crowdfunding for community projects, and you’ll have access to our Knowledge Hub and interactive sessions to help you boost your fundraising further.
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.