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Projects and Project Partners
Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB)
The Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB), located near the famous temples of Angkor, is the first nature conservation centre in Cambodia. The ACCB aims to contribute to the conservation of wildlife and biodiversity in Cambodia.
Act For Nature
The Monegasque NGO that was created in 2004 under the Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. The goal of Act for Nature is the protection of threatened animals and plants.
Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance (ALTA)
ALTA is an alliance of international and Russian conservation organisations working together to protect the Amur leopard and Amur tiger from extinction.
Asociación Armonía
Asociación Armonía,the Bolivian partner of BirdLife International, is a non-profit organization (NGO) dedicated to bird conservation in Bolivia.
Cat Ba Langur Conservation Project (CBLCP)
The official website of the Cat Ba Langur Conservation Project. The aim of the project is to save the Cat Ba langur (also called golden-headed langur) from extinction and to contribute to the conservation of the overall biodiversity of the Cat Ba Archipelago.
Chelemhà Cloud Forest Reserve
The CHELEMHÁ Cloud Forest Reserve is a private protected area, located in Guatemala. It is part of the Yalijux Important Bird Area, and harbors 16 regional endemic bird species, and a healthy population of Resplendent Quetzals.
EuroNerz e.V.
EuroNerz is an association of German zoos and breeding facilities participating in the captive breeding and conservation of the European mink.
Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme (EWCP)
Informed by sound research, the Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme targets the greatest threats to the survival of Ethiopian wolves and their Afroalpine habitat.
Fanamby
Fanamby is an NGO engaged in conservation and local development in Madagascar.

Foundation Lutreola Foundation Lutreola
The Foundation "Lutreola" was established in 1999 at Tallinn Zoo. Its mission is to organize the restoration and protection of European mink in Estonia and promote the conservation of this species elsewhere in the world. 
Hiléia
Association for the preservation and the sustainable use of the Amazon ecosystems
Mari-it Wildlife Conservation Park
The Mari-it Wildlife Conservation Park was established in 1993 in order to help fast-track species recovery of critically endangered species in the West Visayas Faunal Region of Panay (Philippines). Mari-it hosts the world's only captive-held writhed Visayan writhed hornbill breeding population
Negros Forests and Ecological Foundation (NFEFI)
Negros Forest Ecological Foundation is a NGO dedicated to protect, conserve and restore the Negros environment and to safeguard the sustainable use of its resources for the present and future generations. NFEFI’s Biodiversity Conservation Center serves as a captive breeding and rescue station for many of the endemic and threatened animals found on the island of Negros.
Proeval Raxmu
PROEVAL-RAXMU is a non-profit organization, dedicated to the nature conservation and sustainable development in Guatemala
Rettet den Drill e.V.
German association for the conservation of  the drill in its natural habitat. 
Riverine Rabbit Conservation Project
Project for the conservation of the critically endangered Riverine Rabbit and its habitat in South Africa.

Silliman University Centre for Tropical Conservation Studies (CENTROP)
In 1990, CENTROP became the country’s first captive breeding center for the Philippine Spotted Deer. Since then, the garden’s captive breeding program has expanded to include other endangered wildlife unique to the Philippines.
Thrigby Conservation Fund
Conservation fund of the Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, UK
Tigris Foundation
Conservation organisation dedicated to is an organization the conservation of the Siberian tiger and Amur leopard in Russia, China and Korea. It is a member of ALTA.
Trade Records Analysis of Flora and Fauna in Commerce (TRAFFIC)
TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, works to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
Unión para Proteger el Bosque Nuboso (UPROBON)
The Union for the Protection of the Cloud Forest administrates the Chelemhá reserve.
West African Primate Conservation Action e.V. (WAPCA)
WAPCA is an initiative of several European Zoos, the Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations (ZGAP) and its French Partner organization Conservation des Espèces et des Populations Animales (CEPA). The main goal of WAPCA is to effectively preserve primate species in the West-African Upper Guinean Rainforest, which are seriously threatened by extinction. WAPCA is coordinated by Heidelberg Zoo.
Wildtier- und Artenschutzstation Sachsenhagen e.V. (WASS)
A German Wildlife and Species Conservation Centre
Westphalian Society for Conservation e.V. (WGA)
Established in 1997, the WGA supports the conservation work of the Allwetterzoo Münster.
Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations e.V. (ZGAP)
The main goal of ZGAP is to contribute to the conservation of little-known endangered species.

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Cooperating Organisations
Arbeitsgemeinschaft Regenwald und Artenschutz e.V. (ARA)
German association, dedicated to the conservation of the rainforest and promoting sustainable and fair social development
Deutsche Tierparkgesellschaft e.V. (DTG)
German Association of Zoological Parks
Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations e.V. (ZGAP)
The main goal of ZGAP is to contribute to the conservation of little-known endangered species.
Zoo-AG
A student working group on the field of the zoo biology

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Zoo Associations
Berufsverband der Zootierpfleger e.V. (BdZ)
Association of  Zoo Animal Keepers
Deutsche Tierparkgesellschaft e.V. (DTG)
German Association of Zoological Parks
European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA)
EAZA represents and links more than 300 member institutions in 35 countries. Formed in 1992, its mission is to facilitate cooperation within the European zoo and aquarium community towards the goals of education, research and conservation.
Gemeinschaft Deutscher Zooförderer e.V. (GDZ)
Umbrella association of more than 50 friends of the zoo associations in Germany
Deutscher Wildgehegeverband e.V. (DWV)
German Wildlife Park Association

Österreichische Zoo Organisation (OZO)
Union of scientifically lead Austrian zoos
Verband Deutscher Zoodirektoren e.V. (VDZ)
German Zoodirector Association
Verband deutschsprachiger Zoopädagogen e.V. (VZP)
Association of German-speaking Zoo Educators
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)
WAZA's mission is to guide, encourage and support the zoos, aquariums, and like-minded organisations of the world in animal care and welfare, environmental education and global conservation.
ZooSchweiz
Union of scientifically lead Swiss zoos

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Membership
Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE)
A global initiative of biodiversity conservation organizations that aims to prevent extinctions by identifying and safeguarding key sites where species are in imminent danger of disappearing
Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen
The largest and oldest foundation association in Europe. The Association of German Foundations represents the interests of more than 17,300 foundations.
European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA)
EAZA represents and links more than 300 member institutions in 35 countries. Formed in 1992, it’s mission is to facilitate cooperation within the European zoo and aquarium community towards the goals of education, research and conservation.
HAILIFE
Initiative for shark conservation
Initiative Taxonomie - Stiftungsprofessuren für Deutschland
An initiative for th education of young taxonomists in Germany by establishing new professorships in taxonomy .

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Other interesting sites
ARKIve
A multimedia guide to the world's endangered species. ARKive is gathering together the very best films and photographs of the world's species into one centralised digital library, to create a unique audio-visual record of life on Earth, prioritising those species at most risk of extinction.
Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation (AWWP)
A private wildlife preservation center located in in central Qatar
Conservation International (CI)
Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, CI empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity, for the well-being of humanity.
IUCN Red List
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is widely recognized as the most comprehensive, objective global approach for evaluating the conservation status of plant and animal species.
naturspot.de
Online magazine about animals and nature, including animal pictures and a wide variety of CDs, videos and books
World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) Germany
One of the largest multinational conservation organizations. WWF works in 100 countries all over the world.

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