Recipient of the permit
Korkeasaaren eläintarhan säätiö sr
(Korkeasaari Zoo Foundation, Business ID: FI2864471-3)
The foundation maintains a zoo and works to protect endangered animals and their habitats. It participates in conservation efforts for animal species and related research both in the zoo and in the wild, as well as in international cooperation for the protection of animal species. The foundation shares information and provides education about animals, their habitats, and the conservation of biodiversity. It raises funds to conserve endangered animals and their habitats. The foundation has no members. The Korkeasaari Zoo Foundation is a public-benefit organization that does not pursue financial profit or provide benefits to related parties.
Money collecting permit number
RA/2020/1648
Validity period and area
The permit is valid indefinitely, since the 23rd of December 2020.
The permit is valid throughout Finland, excluding Åland.
Purpose of the collected funds
The collected funds are used, in accordance with the rules and principles of the Korkeasaari Zoo Foundation, for the conservation of biodiversity, the protection of endangered animal species and their habitats, conservation-related research, and the promotion of conservation education in Finland and abroad.
The funds are used in the operational areas of non-governmental organizations carrying out conservation work in the wild, as well as in cooperation aligned with conservation campaigns organized by the zoo association EAZA.
Issuer of the permit
Poliisihallitus (National Police Board)
Responsible fundraising
The Korkeasaari Zoo Foundation is a member of Responsible Donation Association VaLa and participates in the Good Will campaign. Korkeasaari Zoo is committed to following the professional values and principles of responsible fundraising.
