New study documents critical role Fijian communities play in helping achieve global biodiversity  Study is by Global Change Institute at the University of Queensland, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, and the Wildlife Conservation Society NEW YORK (August 20, 2012)—A new study by researchers from the Global Change Institute at the University of Queensland, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at Ja...

Mini camps and teen internships are among programs to choose from Zoo introduces a new program for children with autism Register at www.centralparkzoo.com New York – Aug. 21, 2012 –The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park Zoo is now accepting registrations for the fall/winter 2012/13 season of educational programming. A variety of programs are available for adults, families, and children of all ages. Perfectly Penguin, a new program de...

Mini camps and hands-on programs among those to choose from Register at www.prospectparkzoo.com Brooklyn, N.Y. – Aug. 21, 2012 –The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Prospect Park Zoo is now accepting registrations for the fall/winter 2012/13 season of educational programming. A variety of programs are available for adults, families, and children of all ages. The line-up of programming includes: Toddler Time Ages 2 to 3 with adult Kids will meet a variety of furry, ...

Anthony Fronc of Brooklyn, N.Y., wins with “American Icon” Flushing, N.Y. – Aug. 20, 2012 – The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo staff has chosen a photo of the zoo’s majestic American bald eagle to win its recent online photo contest held in collaboration with AT&T and the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation. The photo, taken by Anthony Fronc of Brooklyn, is called “American Icon.”  The contest helped kick off the new AT&T Wi-Fi service that is ...

The government of Madagascar has officially created Makira Natural Park, the nation’s largest protected area and a haven for lemurs. Having vied for this safeguard for more than a decade, WCS applauds this watershed moment in the country’s history.

Wildlife Conservation Society commends Madagascar for creation of Makira Natural Park  New park contains 20 lemur species NEW YORK (August 17, 2012)—The Wildlife Conservation Society applauds the government of Madagascar for recently creating Makira Natural Park, now the island nation’s largest protected area and home to the highest diversity of lemur species on the planet. Makira Natural Park represents an important milestone toward ac...

Groundbreaking to Begin this Fall; Grand Opening Set for 2015  57,000 Square Foot  Exhibit to Feature Sharks, Rays, Sea Turtles and Thousands of Fish August 16, 2012--Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Wildlife Conservation Society President and CEO Cristián Samper today unveiled the design and announced new funding for the New York Aquarium “Ocean Wonders: Sharks!” building. The City’s Public Design Commission approved the design plan earlier this month for the 57,000 squa...

Watch the full video>>With election season in full swing, race to make bison the U.S. National Mammal now a stampede New video shows bison’s unique brand of political stomping Visit www.votebison.org to cast your vote New York – August 16, 2012 – Who says bison can’t vote? The Vote Bison coalition, which is campaigning to make the bison the National Mammal of the United States, has released a homemade video showing that even the candidate itself can cast a ballot. The humorous video ...

The Vote Bison coalition has launched a sweeping campaign to elect the bison as the United States National Mammal. With legislative support gaining traction through the National Bison Legacy Act, the momentum has gone from a race to a stampede. Check out our new campaign PSA and you'll see why. Then, ask your representative to co-sponsor the National Bison Legacy Act.

Mini camps are among programs to choose from Have breakfast with the zoo director and feed the birds Register at:www.queenszoo.com New York – Aug. 15, 2012 –The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo is now accepting registrations for the fall/winter 2012/13 season of educational programming. A variety of programs are available for adults, families, and children of all ages. The line-up of pr...