Queens Zoo is home to the largest thick-billed flock in the United StatesExtinct in the United States, hatchlings mark a major step towards the conservation of this rare species Flushing, N.Y.- The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo is proud to announce the hatching of six new thick-billed parrot chicks. The thick-billed parrot is a critically endangered bird native to Mexico, and at one time, the United States. Its population has dropped dramatically over the last century d...

The Nov. 21-24 Conference in Russia Will Gather Heads of State to Determine the Future of Tigers Senator Kerry and Congresswoman Bordallo Urge U.S. Leadership at Summit ' WCS has Proposed Solid Strategy to Save the Tiger WCS Scientists attending summit are available for interviews WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 17, 2010) – On the eve of next week’s Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry (D-MA) and U.S. Rep. Madel...

Photo Credit: Julie Larsen Maher © WCS New York, Nov. 16, 2010 – Franklin, a magnificent wild turkey, puffs up and fans his tail for his female companions at the WCS Prospect Park Zoo. Zoo visitors can watch Franklin strutting at the zoo's barn. An iconic Amerian bird, Benjamin Franklin once nominated the wild turkey to be America's national bird. In the field, WCS’s Guatemala Program helped develop the community-based oscillated turkey conservation program in the Multi...

WCS Tiger Experts: WCS President Steve Sanderson Executive Vice President for Conservation and Science John Robinson Director for Asia Programs Joe Walston Vice President of Species Program Elizabeth Bennett Vladimir Putin calls together highest level of delegates ever gathered from tiger range states to save this iconic species WCS: Protection of “Source Sites” is critical to future t...

WCS researchers see drops in wildlife numbers as climate change causes Amazonian rivers to run low.

WCS joined by New York Botanical Garden and Lehman College on collaborative education program More than $700,000 awarded to develop “Outside-the-Box” program that will better utilize zoos and botanical gardens for educationU.S. Reps. José E. Serrano and Joseph Crowley applaud educational collaboration Bronx, NY – Nov. 12, 2010 – The Wildlife Conservation Society has been awarded a three-year grant in the amount of $714,649 from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postseco...

Low water levels threaten river dolphins, fish species, and macaws NEW YORK (November 12, 2010) – A wide range of wildlife – from pink river dolphins to macaws – are being adversely affected by the worst drought on record gripping the Peruvian Amazon, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), which is monitoring Peru’s Samiria River.   WCS researchers are working with local communities in the 7,700-square-mile Pacaya Samiria National Reserve to observe how changes in water...

Majestic eagle owl, Flaco, makes his public debut   New York, N.Y. Nov. 10, 2010 – He has large talons, an intense stare, and is the biggest and newest addition to the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park Zoo – an eagle owl named Flaco. This beautiful bird has visitors pausing at his exhibit in amazement. His large eyes emit an intense stare as he turns his head like only an owl can do.  Zookeepers say Flaco is adjusting very well to his new home at the zoo and is a truly awe-insp...

Call for Entries:New York City high school singing groups, glee clubs, choirs, etc.Compete to be the best in New York CityWin a $2,500 grant and an opportunity to perform at Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times SquareFree to enter, submissions must be received by Friday, Nov. 19 New York, NY – November 3, 2010 – The Wildlife Conservation Society and the Hard Rock Cafe are now accepting applications from high school singing groups to compete in the first ever city-wide singing competition a...

Holiday 4-D experience to run Nov. 6, 2010 – Jan. 2, 2011 Bronx, NY – Nov. 3, 2010 – The Polar Express™ 4-D Experience will be making stops at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium for the holiday season – running from Saturday, Saturday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. The Polar Express™ 4-D Experience is based on the film from Warner Bros. Pictures and Shangri-La Entertainment and inspired by the beloved Caldecott Medal children’s book by Chris Van Alls...