Field Conservation - Denver Zoo

Our Holistic Approach

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance’s Field Conservation Department applies a holistic and adaptive approach to wildlife conservation. We prioritize landscapes and species with significant conservation needs through partnerships in which we can make long-term commitments. We promote conservation optimism, and work with DZCA team, and local communities to efficiently and responsibly address urgent threats to wildlife and improve ecological health.

Worldwide Reach

Latin America | Since 2008

Both the Titicaca water frog (TWF) and Lake Junín frog (LJF) are indicator species, which means biologists can use these animals’ health to measure the overall condition of the ecosystems…

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Asia | Since 2008

DZCA’s Asia field conservation programs began in Vietnam, where we worked for more than a decade to protect the Tonkin snub-nosed monkey, one of the rarest primates on Earth. Today, our w…

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Africa | 20+ Years

DZCA’s African field conservation efforts began in Botswana in 1998, where we worked to protect African painted dogs and five Endangered vulture species. Today, we’re active in Uganda, wh…

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Colorado | Since 2010

Here on our home turf, we work alongside a committed cadre of partners—including individuals, communities, industries and universities, non-profit organizations, agencies and more—to prot…

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Untapped – Women in Wildlife Conservation

Women in Conservation

Untapped is a project that looks to give women the tools they need to gain knowledge, have a voice, and feel empowered to become active leaders in …

Community Science

As a non-profit organization, we often rely on the expertise of community scientists: dedicated lay volunteers who allow us to expand the reach of …

Herd of Bison at Denver Zoo conservation location Rio Mora

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African Penguin Rehabilitation Program (South Africa)

Good Hope for African Penguins

Members of the DZCA’s animal care team first traveled to South Africa more than 20 years ago to help save thousands of African penguins from a catastrophic oil spill. We have continued our work with the Endangered species as part of the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) by saving and rehabilitating penguin chicks over the past 15 years.

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As a non-profit organization, we rely on membership fees to help offset the cost of the world-class care we provide for our 3,000 wild and wonderful animals. Your contribution also helps to support our ongoing mission of Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations.

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