In 2016, then-President Obama officially named the bison as America’s National Mammal. It represents unity, resilience, and a commitment to healthy landscapes and communities. #julyfourth
About us
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run programs spanning the entire ocean and more than 3 million biologically critical square miles in nearly 60 countries. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our nearly 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
- Website
-
http://www.wcs.org
External link for Wildlife Conservation Society
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Bronx, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1895
- Specialties
- wildlife, biology, zoos , biodiversity, conservation, public policy, AZA Accredited, aminals, aquarium, cultural institution, non-profit, international, species, diversity, and advocacy
Locations
Employees at Wildlife Conservation Society
Updates
-
“The wildlife of this region is not only robust but unique,” writes WCS's Robert Wallace. WCS and several local Bolivian organizations are promoting the conservation of the largest wetland in the Amazon while improving local livelihoods. https://lnkd.in/eY-C6MTT
-
-
“Scary” animals need love, too, writes WCS Conservation Educator George Gurgis. “I always like to say that my forte is the creepy, crawly, scaly, and slimy because, in addition to reptiles, I love bugs and other misunderstood species.“ Read the full piece, which was written for LGBTQ+ Pride Month: https://lnkd.in/eZfhsk6U
-
Victory! The full $53 million has been restored to the New York cultural community in this year’s budget. 🙏 to the New York City Council and the mayor and all of you who spoke out for #CultureForAll. You had the eye of the 🦁. #RockyBalboa
-
LISTEN: The radiated tortoise is beautiful—high-arching shell with a sunburst pattern. That beauty has made them attractive to the illegal pet trade. On #WCSWildAudio this week, hear from Bronx Zoo experts Kevin Torregrosa and Dr. Susie Bartlett, who are helping Critically Endangered species on the ground in Madagascar. 🔊 https://apple.co/45MNzht
-
-
Nature-based carbon credits are a powerful tool to achieve net-zero emissions, but time is of the essence. We are joining forces with American Forest Foundation, Conservation International, Environmental Defense Fund, Fauna & Flora , and The Nature Conservancy to call on Science Based Targets initiative to include 5 key guardrails in its review of how carbon credits are used for Scope 3 emissions abatement. 🌿 Our letter stresses how, with proper science- and evidence-based guardrails, carbon credits will speed, not hinder, climate progress at a global scale. https://bit.ly/3xu8kSx
WCS Signs Joint Letter to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Supporting the Use of High-Quality Carbon Credits in Scope 3 Emissions Abatement
newsroom.wcs.org
-
We are excited to be participating in the IUCN Africa Conservation Forum (ACF) in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme, African Solutions for Nature and People—Creating Transformative Responses to the Biodiversity and Climate Crisis in Africa. We look forward to sharing our work in conserving and managing some of Africa’s largest protected areas and connecting with other stakeholders in biodiversity conservation from Africa and beyond. The IUCN Regional Conservation Forum is one of the leading platforms for sharing knowledge, building partnerships, and connecting key stakeholders in nature and biodiversity conservation from different regions. #IUCNAfrica2024 #ConservationForum #StrongerTogether #ACF2024
-
-
Speak out for our cultural community. 🦁 is visiting Julie Won who knows New York City needs culture. Let Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Council know #NoCutsToCulture. Act now: https://lnkd.in/dKjVyGnz #CultureForAll
-
NEWS: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, under WCS management for 30+ years, is now the first Key Biodiversity Area in the world recognized for its ecological integrity. https://lnkd.in/eEQA7QgZ Ecological integrity a measure of the region’s robust natural processes and resilience against disturbances. Identifying and protecting areas of high ecological integrity is essential for conserving biodiversity, mitigating the effects of climate change, safeguarding against zoonotic pandemics, and maintaining the vital ecosystem services these areas provide.
-
It’s nearly 100 degrees in New York City. Please speak out for culture so Nick can stop wearing this 🦁 costume for our videos. The NYC cultural community is facing millions in budget cuts. #NoCutsToCulture #CultureForAll ‼️ Act now for Nick: bit.ly/44PCagw