The 2023 Great British Wildlife Restoration

BIAZA calls for native species projects for Great British Wildlife Restoration

Posted: 26th July, 2024

The Great British Wildlife Restoration Awards by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) is looking for Britain’s best zoo/aquarium projects protecting or restoring native species.

The competition aims to raise politicians’ awareness of the work of conservationists. Members of Parliament and the Lords will vote for their favourite project with the winner announced at a special parliamentary reception.

Andy Hall, BIAZA’s Public Affairs Manager said: “With so many new faces in Westminster it is vital that as a sector we demonstrate the breadth of incredible native species conservation projects taking place across our brilliant zoos and aquariums. I hope this year we can show even more politicians the power of the zoo sector in restoring nature and connecting people to nature.”

The previous year saw the very first Great British Wildlife Restoration which saw ZSL’s oyster restoration win the most votes from politicians, with projects from Askham Bryan, Twycross Zoo and Chester Zoo also recognised in a reception in Parliament.

The competition is open to BIAZA member zoos and aquariums. Applications close 13 September.

How to apply:

To apply, BIAZA members are asked to fill out the following table and email it to [email protected] by 13 September

Name of BIAZA member:
Name of project and location:
Description of the project (200 words max):
Why does this project deserve to win? Why should an MP vote for this project? (100 words max):
Contact details:

BIAZA, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4RY

General enquiries : 07593 580605
For press enquiries: 07593 580603
Email : [email protected]

BIAZA's office hours are 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Contact outside of those times will get a response when we are next in the office.

If your enquiry is urgent and you need a response before the BIAZA office reopens, please call Jo Judge on 07593 580602. If you wish to reach one of our members, please contact them directly.

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales number 6789783. Registered Office Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY. Registered Charity Number is 1128168 and SC040783 (Scotland)