As human beings, we connect to nature with a force as strong as the pull of gravity. We depend on nature. Zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, national parks, the conservation movement—indeed, the ...

In June, at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference, the Government of Papua New Guinea, WCS, and partners are organizing a high-level Blue Zone event focused on climate-resilient coral reefs. This event will ...

The race to save wildlife and wild places is picking up pace—and for the health of our planet and our own survival, we cannot afford to lose. WCS’s frontline conservation efforts would not be possible ...

We do this working in close partnership with governments, Indigenous People and local communities, and civil society groups. At WCS, we support our partners to develop and implement highly focused, ...

WCS connects people to nature at the New York zoos and aquarium. WCS, the “W” logo, WE STAND FOR WILDLIFE, I STAND FOR WILDLIFE, and STAND FOR WILDLIFE are service marks of Wildlife Conservation ...

Right now, WCS conservationists are working on the ground around the world to save some of the most spectacular and imperiled wildlife on the planet. We need your help to continue this important work.

Climate change is among the greatest challenges of our time, with devastating impacts for people and biodiversity across the globe. WCS’s Forest and Climate Change Program works on innovative ...

Wildlife is worth fighting for. Our community is growing strong and it will take all of us to protect the species and places we love.

*Journalists: If you're looking for more information on CoP18, you can always call or text us at +1 (347) 840-1242 or email [email protected]. Global wildlife trade is a multi-billion dollar a year ...

We are protecting regions that are biologically outstanding and where the long-term conservation of species and ecological processes is viable.

Founded in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society, the Wildlife Conservation Society was one of the first conservation organizations in the U.S. The Society began with a clear mandate: Advance ...

“The world’s biodiversity is facing threats from all angles. Wilderness areas are vanishing and fauna and flora species are facing extinction like never before. The team at WCS is relentless in its ...