We protect wilderness and wildlife
The world’s great wilderness areas are home to countless species of plants and animals. They regulate the climate, store freshwater, and sustain the livelihoods of millions of people.
Working alongside local partners, the Frankfurt Zoological Society is committed to protecting these landscapes for the long term. Our teams support protected areas, strengthen local conservation institutions, and develop solutions that balance the protection of nature with the needs of the people who depend on it.
Frankfurt Zoological Society at a Glance
47,02
million euros invested in our conservation programs in 2025
401,931
square kilometers of national parks and protected areas across our program landscapes
28
programs and projects in 18 countries
14
countries with national program offices and organizations
964
staff members worldwide
3,430
members of the non-profit organization in Germany (individuals and institutions)
A Look at Our Work
Our strength
Long-Term Commitment on the Ground
Successful conservation takes time. Together with our local partners, we often work in the same landscapes for decades.
Around 1,000 staff members work for the Frankfurt Zoological Society and our partner organizations across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.
Most of them live in the regions they help protect. Their knowledge, experience, and local relationships are the foundation of effective conservation.
That’s why we invest in people, expertise, and strong local institutions.
Many teams - one mission
Our vision
We envision a world where wildlife and wild lands are cherished and sustainably protected for their intrinsic and economic value to present and future generations.
Our mission
Frankfurt Zoological Society conserves Wildlife and Ecosystems focusing on Protected areas and outstanding Wild Places.
The Frankfurt Zoological Society Around the World
Long-term conservation depends on strong institutions. That’s why the Frankfurt Zoological Society has grown from its roots in Frankfurt into an international network over the decades.
Our headquarters remain in Frankfurt, Germany. Today, however, more than 90 percent of our staff work in our program countries – in regional offices, national organizations, and alongside our local partners.
The FZS network also includes the Foundation Help for Threatened Wildlife, which exclusively supports the Frankfurt Zoological Society’s conservation work, and the Frankfurt Zoological Society-US (FZS-US), which enables supporters in the United States to contribute to our conservation efforts.
Responsibility and Our Values
Our values shape how we work with people, partners, and nature. How we do our work is just as important as what we achieve.
Through our Social Safeguards, we take responsibility and provide clear processes that promote respectful, transparent, and accountable conservation.
Working for FZS
Conservation depends on dedicated people. Explore a wide range of career opportunities at the Frankfurt Zoological Society at our headquarters in Frankfurt and across our program countries.