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Global Conservation

Learn about our work in the field

FIELD SUPPORT FOR GLOBAL CONSERVATION

One of the keystones of the Indianapolis Zoo’s commitment to conservation is to support efforts around the world to save wildlife and wild places that are in danger. The Zoo’s support reaches far and wide through its involvement and monetary assistance with many different organizations, researchers and scientists in the field whose hard work is helping to preserve unique animals and their habitats for future generations. Learn more about our global conservation initiatives by clicking on the links below.

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Protecting Species Around the World

The Indianapolis Zoo continues to make an impact on global conservation by awarding $697,000 in grants to support 16 meaningful projects, which includes $290,000 specifically for new projects in 2025. The Indianapolis Zoo’s mission “to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world” empowers the Zoo to push the boundaries of what is possible to protect wild things in wild spaces.

“The Zoo is proud to be in a position to assist these individuals and organizations to work toward impactful conservation interventions for safeguarding various species, from stream frogs to freshwater mussels to desert plants to great apes, and their habitats around the world,” said Nico de Bruyn, vice president for Conservation and Education and director of the Global Center for Species Survival, the conservation engine of the Indianapolis Zoo.

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