Field Conservation
The conservation of wild animals and their natural habitats is fundamental to ZSL's mission.
We work with local communities around the world to conserve their environment and promote sustainability.
Africa
ZSL’s projects in Africa are very varied due to the vast range of ecosystems on the continent. From bushmeat research to rhino translocations, Sahara surveys to ecotourism, ZSL is at the heart of conservation in Africa.
Find out about our work in Africa
Asia
Several of ZSL’s projects here examine the impact of Asia's huge population. For example, our Philippines mangrove project promotes sustainable livelihoods for local people and our Bangladesh tiger project focuses on human-tiger conflict. Our work in Asia
Antarctica
ZSL's “Penguin Lifelines”, is a programme designed to conserve the penguins of Antarctica by researching threats to penguins, informing policy-makers, and educate the public on the impacts of climate change.
UK & Europe
Conserving wildlife in the UK and mainland Europe, which are both heavily impacted by changes to land-use, provides a unique challenge which ZSL tackles using a range of cutting-edge, novel methods.
Conservation across the globe
ZSL runs conservation programmes in Britain and more than 50 countries worldwide.
EDGE of Existence Programme
The EDGE of Existence programme aims to conserve the world's most Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species, by doing research and carrying out conservation action to secure their future.
Marine & Freshwater
ZSL promotes sustainable management and use of aquatic resources, through our marine and freshwater conservation programmes. We work with local communities and partner organisations around the globe.
Conservation Breeding
ZSL has a long history of conservation breeding and re-introduction of vulnerable species, as an effective tool to establish viable population in the wild to enhance the species long-term survival.
Americas & Oceania
ZSL is involved in a number of projects in these region, including vital work to try and save the world’s amphibians and a breeding programme for critically endangered Partula Snails in Oceania.
