2026

Vertebrate conservation coordinator Andrea Echeverry-Alcendra attended the 24th Annual Symposium on the Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles in Guadalajara, Mexico.

In May, the Indianapolis Zoo hosted an International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List assessment workshop to document the threat to freshwater molluscs.

The Indianapolis Zoo fielded a team for World Water Run 2026 and covered more than 100 km in the process.

While often overlooked in conservation efforts, crayfish are nevertheless highly threatened.

Founded in Southeast Asia, Love Hornbills Day was created to highlight the significance of hornbills in many cultures as symbols of love, fidelity and affection.

Conservation experts urge for better representation for migratory freshwater fish species on the world’s stage.