| NGO | Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) |
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| Address | Royal Zoological Society of Scotland,
Edinburgh Zoo,
Murrayfield, Edinburgh,
Scotland, EH12 6TS |
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| Telephone | 0131 3140311 |
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| Email | info@rzss.org.uk |
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| Website | www.edinburghzoo.org.uk |
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| Background Information | The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a conservation and research charity, seeking "to promote, facilitate and encourage the study of zoology and kindred subjects and to foster and develop amongst the people an interest in and knowledge of animal life." Founded by Thomas Gillespie, it principally pursues these goals through the ownership of Edinburgh Zoo, opened in 1913. The Society also runs the Highland Wildlife Park at Kincraig. Charity number SC004064. Source: www.edinburghzoo.org.uk |
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| Year Created | 1909 |
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| Other Names / Antecedent Bodies | Zoological Society of Scotland (1909-1948) |
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| Related Organisations | British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA); European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) |
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| Keywords | Animals and animal protection; Environment and conservation; Recreation & sport; Science and scientific research; Scotland. |
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| Collections | This organisation was contacted by DANGO and to date we have received no reply. |
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| Last Edited By | JRM at 20/07/2007 17:46:19 |
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