When biodiversity is lost, is it really gone forever? Maybe not. Here in San Diego, we recently banked our 11,000th cryopreserved living cell sample, this one from a critically endangered blue-eyed black lemur. These vials of hope—along with millions of plant seeds, vast collections of plasma and tissues, and so much more—are safely tucked away, promising a future for vulnerable species across the globe.

Welcome to our Wildlife Biodiversity Bank—an invaluable scientific resource with limitless conservation potential. From the Frozen Zoo^® sample that’s bringing back vital genetic diversity to endangered Przewalski’s horses, to samples that could help boost critically endangered populations, biobanks like ours are opening the door to new ways of saving species. And, they’re becoming key to informing wildlife care and conservation decisions.

With the largest and oldest repository of its kind, we’re leading the way on biobanking. We’re honored to announce a new partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to form the Center for Species Survival: Biodiversity Banking. IUCN also recently shared the importance of organizations like ours for species survival. Check out how we’re using our expertise and dedication to change the future of conservation, one sample at a time.

Could a flash of light or a quick burst of noise be the key to California mountain lion conservation? As part of our larger efforts to save these local big cats, we’re working with partners to discover ways to keep mountain lions—as well as the people and domestic animals who share their ecosystems—safe. Venture into our Southwest Conservation Hub to see how innovative devices are supporting human-wildlife coexistence across Southern California.

From providing new insights on wildlife to classifying trail camera images at astonishing speed and creating real-time poaching alerts, technology is revolutionizing conservation. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are maximizing efforts to save species and inform conservation decisions—with boundless future applications. Discover how conservation technology is changing the game.