Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti shall not die

The Serengeti ecosystem is a world-renowned natural landscape and listed UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Great Migration involving wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson’s gazelles that takes place here is the largest ungulate migration on earth. With resilient populations of predators and iconic wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, and rhinos, the Serengeti is a majestic natural landscape.

“Serengeti shall not die” is the title of Bernhard and Michael Grzimek’s academy award-winning 1959 documentary and represents Frankfurt Zoological Society’s (FZS) goal and vision to this day; the Serengeti remains at the core of our conservation work in Africa.

Quick Facts

Project: Serengeti Conservation Project
Serengeti National Park Area Size: 14,750 km²
Project start: 1957
Program Manager: Rian Labuschagne

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A Husky plane, donated by the German government, is used in anti-poaching patrolling and surveying the Serengeti. It is very lightweight and can easily be pushed on the ground by one or two people. Here an FZS staff member is making sure that it is in good condition for flying. Seronera, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. © Daniel Rosengren

A Community Conservation Bank (COCOBA) meeting in a village north of Mahale National Park. @ Daniel Rosengren

FZS Project leader for Serengeti Ecosystem Management talking with local people on the highlands of Loliondo, Tanzania. © Daniel Rosengren

A Moru ranger, sitting in an observation tower and keeping track of the rhinos as well as looking out for poachers. Moru, Serengeti, Tanzania. © Daniel Rosengren

FZS Serengeti Programme Manager flying a plane over Seronera, Serengeti, Tanzania. © Daniel Rosengren

Mechanics at work at the FZS workshop. Seronera, Serengeti, Tanzania. © Daniel Rosengren

A group photo of the COCOBA members after a COCOBA meeting. FZS Community Conservation Officer is seen to the left of the box. Mugumu area, west of Serengeti, Tanzania. © Daniel Rosengren

A Moru rhino Ranger, scanning and searching for rhinos. Radio transmitters have been put in the rhino's horns that can be tracked with telemetry equipment. Moru, Serengeti, Tanzania. © Daniel Rosengren

A Husky plane, donated by the German government, that is used in anti-poaching patrolling and surveying the Serengeti. It is very lightweight and can fly at low altitudes. Seronera, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. © Daniel Rosengren

The de-snaring team taking down and dismantling poacher’s snares. Grumeti Game Reserve, Tanzania. © Daniel Rosengren

Zebras passing by the former FZS staff houses in Fort Ikoma, Tanzania. © Daniel Rosengren

The FZS workshop team in a group photo. Seronera, Serengeti, Tanzania. © Daniel Rosengren

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Saving the Serengeti Rhino
Weighing up to 1,400 kg and measuring up to 3.75 meters from the head to base of the tail, black rhinos are among the world’s largest land animals. Despite their strength, they don’t stand a chance against poachers, who hunt them for their horns and nearly caused their demise in … Read more

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Successful conservation is always the result of great teamwork. We collaborate with local communities, national authorities, and conservation organizations. Our partners make our conservation work possible.