Mission We save wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and by inspiring people to value nature.

Around the world, big cats are among the most recognized and admired animals, at the top of the food chain. Yet all seven species are listed as Threatened or Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List, with the tiger categorized as Endangered.

Todd Stevens is the Executive Director of Markets at WCS. He oversees WCS’s programmatic engagement with the private sector including conservation finance, trust funds, the extractive sector, conservation enterprises, supply chain initiatives and REDD+ project development. Previously, Todd was a ...

Joe Walston is the Executive Vice President for WCS Global which operates across over 50 countries, in 13 regions worldwide where most of its +3,000 staff are based. These programs are aligned with five Thematic Programs: Marine, Health, Forests & Climate Change, Rights & Communities, and Counter ...

Dec 20, 2024 · Two female Southern sea otters debuted at the New York Aquarium.Both adults were rescued off the coast of California at young ages and were deemed non-releasable as pups. They have been cared for at other Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited aquariums prior to arriving at the New York Aquarium, where they now reside in …

John graduated from Fordham University and earned a law degree from Fordham Law School. He was a founder and is currently the Chair of the International Conservation Partnership and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Government Affairs Committee as well as Vice Chair of the New York City Tourism+Conventions and the National Italian American Foundation.

Jan 7, 2025 · Protecting Resilient Reefs. On a new WCS Wild Audio, roughly 90% of coral reefs globally face collapse by 2050 due to human activity. Miamba Yetu, a creative new financing mechanism, is designed to help protect them off Kenya and Tanzania.

Ekena Rangel Pinage has a bachelor’s degree in Geography and a master’s degree in Forest Sciences from the University of Brasilia, and a PhD degree in Sciences from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. She worked for the government and …

Less than a quarter of the planet remains wild. One million species are at risk of extinction. The climate crisis is accelerating. And the devastating COVID-19 pandemic has revealed connections between the destruction of nature, the wildlife trade, and human health.

The goal of WCS Education is to inspire a diverse, inclusive movement of conservation advocates. We do this by sparking connection with animals and nature; enhancing scientific literacy through hands-on investigation; and engaging constituents in stewardship and action to conserve wildlife and wildplaces.