By 2030, working in Scotland and across the world, we want to enable more than 100 communities to better protect nature by:

  • improving the wellbeing of communities, groups and individuals through access to nature
  • enabling communities, groups and individuals to enhance life skills, opportunities and wellbeing through volunteering
  • using our zoos as a resource to support local initiatives and strengthen communities, harnessing the unique convening power of nature

Find out more about how we can support your community group below!

HWP ranger Jasper giving a talk in front of signage IMAGE: Jess Wise 2024

What we do

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HWP ranger Stuart giving a talk in front of male polar bear enclosure IMAGE: Jess Wise 2024

What we offer

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Ranger Dane giving a talk looking to the left and holding a prop IMAGE: Allie McGregor 2023

Outreach

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Support us

Our willdife conservation charity's volunteers play a huge role in helping us connect people with nature and protect threatened species in Scotland and around the world. Whether you are helping us with visitor engagement, education, or gardens, RZSS volunteers make an impact every day.

If you are looking for an incredibly rewarding opportunity, you have come to the right place!

Become a volunteer

Meet the team

Our Discovery and Learning team work across Highland Wildlife Park, Edinburgh Zoo and out in schools and communities across Scotland. With their support, visitors, school children, community groups and so many others have more opportunities to be closer to nature, discover more about the wild world around them and be inspired to play a part in building a better future for wildlife.

Meet the team
HWP ranger Stuart giving a talk in front of male polar bear enclosure IMAGE: Jess Wise 2024