The Global Center aims to inspire and activate everyone. We can all be conservationists. We all have the power to make a difference. Find something that inspires you and then take a step to help. From recycling and reducing energy use to gardening and voting, there are a lot of ways to get involved.
Adults have a lot of power to create change, and simply visiting this webpage is proof that you want to take action.
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Teenagers care a lot about the planet, and it can be overwhelming. One of the best ways to feel hopeful is to get involved.
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You don’t need to be an adult to contribute to the conservation of animals, fungi and plants. There are plenty of ways for kids to get involved.
Learn MoreThe Indianapolis Prize convenes the best conservationists from every corner of the world to recognize ideas and solutions that work – for species, for people and for our planet. Since its inaugural year, the Indianapolis Prize has recognized men and women who have made a significant impact in saving animal species.
No other city or community in the world has an award program with the magnitude and impact of the Indianapolis Prize, it truly models the best of what a city can dare to achieve.
It is the continued goal of the Prize to draw the general public’s attention to conservation awareness. With your backing we look forward to continuing to show the world what a dedicated community can do to make a difference. Donate now.
The Indianapolis Zoo supports conservationists who are making an authentic difference in the world when it comes to saving species. We do this through our conservation grant program. From a sloth sanctuary in Panama and crocodile conservation in Venezuela, to mayflies and fungi in the Midwest, our grants support a wide variety of projects.