04/09/2024NewsCombining integrating ancestral knowledge with modern conservation strategies
04/09/2024NewsCombining integrating ancestral knowledge with modern conservation strategies
Congratulations to FZS employee Isabel Porras Santa Cruz from Peru. She is among the winners of this year’s KfW Foundation grant. The grant is awarded to selected KFW Fellows of Frankfurt Spring School to bring their innovative conservation projects to life. The grant is a means of supporting biodiversity protection.
11/24/2023NewsCarpathians’ Life: FZS Ukraine Photo Contest
11/24/2023NewsCarpathians’ Life: FZS Ukraine Photo Contest
Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) Ukraine, in partnership with the Carpathian Mountain International Film Festival (CMIFF), hosted the “Carpathians’ Life” photo contest for the 3rd time, showcasing the rich ecological diversity and cultural heritage of the Carpathians, while paying tribute to life in the protected areas supporting those affected by war.
10/17/2023NewsWispertaunus: Key conservation milestone in Hesse
10/17/2023NewsWispertaunus: Key conservation milestone in Hesse
Launched on October 1, 2023, the Wispertaunus Nature Project in Hesse, Germany, in collaboration with the Frankfurt Zoological Society, creates a unique habitat for rare species, connects natural forests, and addresses climate change. This landmark conservation initiative is funded by the federal government and the state, with a committed €1.2 … Read more
06/07/2023NewsIn Loving Memory of Captain Bernard Michael Shayo
06/07/2023NewsIn Loving Memory of Captain Bernard Michael Shayo
The world of conservation and aviation mourns the loss of a true champion today. Captain Bernard Michael Shayo, a passionate and dedicated conservation pilot, who tragically lost his life in a plane crash on May 18, 2023.
06/07/2023NewsIn Loving Memory of Aman Mgogollo
06/07/2023NewsIn Loving Memory of Aman Mgogollo
The conservation community mourns the tragic loss of Aman John Mgogollo, a brilliant and dedicated GIS specialist, who lost his life in a plane crash in Matambwe, Tanzania, on May 18, 2023. With profound sadness, we remember Aman’s exceptional contributions to conservation and his unwavering commitment to preserving our natural … Read more
05/25/2023News50 Years Manu National Park – World Champion of Diversity
05/25/2023News50 Years Manu National Park – World Champion of Diversity
Manu National Park in Peru is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Located in the southeast of the country, the protected area is not only a world champion of biodiversity, but also an outstanding example of a close connection between nature and tradition. It is rightly a UNESCO World Heritage Site and … Read more
05/19/2023NewsTwo FZS staff and TANAPA ranger killed in tragic plane crash
05/19/2023NewsTwo FZS staff and TANAPA ranger killed in tragic plane crash
Two of our colleagues and one TANAPA ranger were killed in the crash of our Cessna 182 in Nyerere National Park, Tanzania, on Thursday 18 May.
04/27/2023NewsAlbert Salemgareyev Wins Whitley Award
04/27/2023NewsAlbert Salemgareyev Wins Whitley Award
Albert Salemgareyev from our partner Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK) has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Whitley Award. He received the award for managing the Saiga Antelope Boom in Kazakhstan.
04/21/2023NewsIn the Paper Ecosystem
04/21/2023NewsIn the Paper Ecosystem
The world is becoming ever more digital and so are files and documents. Yet, in the basement of the Zoogesellschaftshaus, the building that houses FZS’s offices, countless old paper documents lie dormant. Lucky for us, as they tell the history of our organization and provide insights into nature conservation work … Read more
12/05/2022NewsCOP 15: Saving biodiversity, the diversity of life.
12/05/2022NewsCOP 15: Saving biodiversity, the diversity of life.
From December 7 to 19, the UN Biodiversity Conference COP 15 will take place in Montreal, Canada. The event is all about protecting nature and halting the global loss of biodiversity. Dr. Peyton West, FZS-US Director, will be attending the conference.
07/05/2022NewsThe leap of pathogens from animals to humans is getting easier
07/05/2022NewsThe leap of pathogens from animals to humans is getting easier
Zoonoses are part of life on earth. But the destruction of biodiversity combined with climate change is affecting ecosystems worldwide. This could bring us even more pandemics in the future.
03/08/2022NewsCooking from the Soul
03/08/2022NewsCooking from the Soul
Working in the bush is not easy, and one cannot walk miles to look for food or water because of the wild animals. This is where Fatuma comes in.