Hertfordshire Zoo
Also known as: Friends of Paradise Wildlife Park, The Zoological Society of Hertfordshire, Fopwp
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.
Activities & Mission
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.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £8,657,160 | £8,881,787 | £1,743,814 | £9,245,183 | £9,245,183 | 205 / 96 |
| 2023 | £8,153,405 | £7,154,278 | £1,681,590 | £9,469,810 | £9,469,810 | 185 / 102 |
| 2022 | £7,524,451 | £6,075,142 | £1,444,345 | £8,470,683 | £8,470,683 | 164 / 164 |
| 2021 | £6,160,540 | £4,379,133 | £1,060,552 | £7,021,374 | £7,021,374 | 121 / 102 |
| 2020 | £5,348,466 | £4,165,375 | £942,785 | £5,239,967 | £5,239,967 | 131 / 112 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Hertfordshire Zoo
What does Hertfordshire Zoo do?
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.
How much income did Hertfordshire Zoo report in 2024?
Hertfordshire Zoo reported total income of £8.66m and reported expenditure of £8.88m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hertfordshire Zoo?
Hertfordshire Zoo has a program ratio of 20.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hertfordshire Zoo registered as a charity?
Hertfordshire Zoo was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 2005 as charity number 1108609. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Hertfordshire Zoo?
Hertfordshire Zoo is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hertfordshire Zoo operate?
Hertfordshire Zoo operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hertfordshire Zoo a registered charity?
Yes — Hertfordshire Zoo is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108609.
Details
WHITE STUBBS LANE
BROXBOURNE
EN10 7QA
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Also Known As
- Friends of Paradise Wildlife Park
- The Zoological Society of Hertfordshire
- Fopwp
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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