Wildlife Conservation Society
Manages metropolitan wildlife parks and global conservation programs.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1895
- Employees
- 3,700
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
- Subsidiaries
- Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, New York Aquarium
About
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a global nonprofit dedicated to protecting wildlife and wild places through science, on-ground action, and public engagement. With programs covering more than 3 million biologically critical square miles across 50+ countries and the world’s oceans, WCS leverages best-in-class research to guide conservation efforts in partnership with local and indigenous communities. Its world-class zoos, aquarium, and educational initiatives amplify awareness and inspire stewardship, while its policy advocacy and strategic partnerships drive systemic change. WCS’s distinctive blend of expansive field work, rigorous science, and influential policy work, supported by a diverse team of nearly 4,000 professionals, positions it as a leader in global conservation.