Gifts in Wills FAQs

By leaving a gift in your Will, your passion for nature can become a powerful legacy. These are the questions supporters often ask, when considering this special way of giving.

Is there someone I can talk to about including a gift in my will to Chester Zoo?

We would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our friendly Fundraising team, by Tel. 01244 650229 or e-mail Fundraising@chesterzoo.org

Why do I need a will?

If I choose to leave a gift in my will to Chester Zoo, how will this make a difference?

How can I make a will?

How do I include a gift in my will to Chester Zoo?

What size gift will make a difference?

Can I decide what my gift is spent on?

I already have a will, what do I do if I want to make a change?

I have already included a gift to Chester Zoo in my Will. Is there anything I need to do now?

If I leave a gift to Chester Zoo in my will, will this help reduce inheritance tax?

I am an executor of a Will; how can I contact you?

The power of gifts in wills

A Family Watching An Orangutan Walking By

"Leaving a legacy to Chester Zoo is something that gives us a very warm and special feeling. The projects they are involved with worldwide in the protection and conservation of animals was what made us passionate about ensuring that through our legacy we could help to have some impact in supporting the amazing work they do."

- Claire, Chester Zoo legacy supporter