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The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a leading global organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and wild places. Established in 1895, WCS has been at the forefront of wildlife protection and habitat preservation, leveraging science, education, and conservation action to safeguard biodiversity. With a presence in over 60 countries, WCS focuses on protecting the world’s largest wild places in 16 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world’s biodiversity.
WCS operates through a network of field programs and five wildlife parks in New York City, including the renowned Bronx Zoo. The organization conducts scientific research, promotes sustainable practices, and engages with local communities to foster conservation efforts. WCS’s mission is to conserve the world’s largest wild places in 16 priority regions, ensuring the survival of wildlife and the integrity of ecosystems for future generations.
WCS is actively involved in several African countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Madagascar, and Tanzania, among others.
WCS implements key programs such as the African Elephant Program, the Great Apes Program, and the Marine Conservation Program, focusing on protecting endangered species and their habitats.
WCS has significantly contributed to the preservation of numerous species and habitats, including the successful conservation of the mountain gorilla and the establishment of protected areas across Africa, impacting biodiversity positively.
