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Registered charity · No. SC004064Unincorporated associationCity of Edinburgh

Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland

Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, the advancement of animal welfare, based in City of Edinburgh.

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Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC004064) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement; the advancement of animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £24,623,036 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland?

Registered charity number
SC004064
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£24,623,036

What does Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland do?

RZSS is a conservation charity that operates Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park near Kincraig. It aims to reverse the decline of species, create deeper connections to nature with its visitors and enable communities to better protect nature.

What causes is Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvementthe advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland a legitimate charity?
Yes. Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004064) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland's charity number?
Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland's charity number is SC004064. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004064?
Search SC004064 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland do?
RZSS is a conservation charity that operates Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park near Kincraig. It aims to reverse the decline of species, create deeper connections to nature with its visitors and enable communities to better protect nature.
Does Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland?
Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland's website is http://www.rzss.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.