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WCS
Wildlife Conservation Society is the premier conservation organization with boots on the ground in 50+ countries around the world. We work to address global threats to wildlife and wild places.
Wildlife Crime
Poaching, trafficking, and illegal trade endanger hundreds of vulnerable species.
Climate Crisis
Changes in climate jeopardize biodiversity and the health of entire ecosystems.
Habitat Destruction
Logging, mining, burning: human encroachment destroys homes and havens for wildlife.
We stand for wildlife
For 125 years, WCS has been dedicated to saving wildlife and wild places, powered by the expertise and science in our zoos, aquarium, and global conservation program.
We focus on protecting the planet’s most important, ecologically intact places with the greatest biodiversity and resilience to climate change.
87% of WCS expenses go directly to our programs.
Wildlife Conservation Society has been recognized as a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator for 7 years in a row.
FAQs
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What does the Wildlife Conservation Society do?
The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to care. We work in nearly 60 countries around the globe to protect both wildlife and the habitats they depend on. In fact, the habitat we protect shelters more than half of all life on Earth!
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Where is WCS located?
WCS is a global organization headquartered in New York City, where we proudly manage five AZA-accredited parks: Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and the New York Aquarium. AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums meet the highest standards of animal care and welfare and are an important part of our conservation work. Additionally, we have teams conserving habitats and protecting wildlife on the ground in 14 priority regions across the world.
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What types of animals does WCS help?
In our New York wildlife parks, our vets, and keepers care for wide-ranging species from tiny frogs to magnificent tigers. These facilities play important conservation roles, including maintaining sustainable populations of endangered species, rescuing and rehabilitating animals, and helping to advance veterinary health globally.
In the field, we have a special focus on the conservation of six global priority animal groups across their range: elephants, apes, big cats, sharks and rays, cetaceans, and freshwater turtles and tortoises.
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How can I be involved?
To help right away, we welcome you to explore our current policy priorities and help us advocate for the protection of wildlife and wild places. You can also explore careers with WCS or volunteer and intern opportunities at our zoos or the aquarium:
Bronx Zoo
Central Park Zoo
Queens Zoo
Prospect Park Zoo
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How can I learn more about WCS’s mission?
You can view our latest Annual Report and read about WCS impact on wildlife around the world and how your support will help. And to learn even more about the work we do to save wildlife and wild places, join our mailing list and follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok and Wild Audio Podcast.