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Across the vast sweeping plains of northern Asia, all the way down to what is now Portugal and Spain, Przewalski's horses once roamed. Considered the last true wild horses, they were declared extinct in their native range by the 1980s. But today, cutting-edge science and collaborative partnerships offer hope for the future of these majestic and regal horses.
With your support, we're working with our global conservation partners to reintroduce the Przewalski's horse into their native habitat. And until recently, all surviving Przewalski's horses were the descendants of just 12 individuals, so genetic diversity is key to sustainable and successful long-term conservation. In August 2020, we celebrated the birth of a foal named Kurt. The first-ever clone of a Przewalski's horse, Kurt is the clone of a stallion whose DNA had been absent from the living population—but which has been cryopreserved for over 40 years in our Wildlife Biodiversity Bank and Frozen Zoo®.
Today, Kurt is thriving at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where he's been introduced to a filly named Holly. Our dream is that one day, this pairing will help bring back lost genetic diversity—and hope—to future generations of this endangered horse.
You make our dreams a reality—and without you, these groundbreaking conservation efforts aren't possible. Kurt's birth is a monumental milestone—for Przewalski's horses and all species that will benefit from these revolutionary conservation techniques. Visit Kurt and Holly at the Safari Park, and discover how your support is securing the future for Przewalski's horses and wildlife worldwide.
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GENOMICS IN THE JUNGLE
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Where do you send lab samples in the middle of a jungle? Genomics—the study of genes and chromosomes—offers crucial insights into wildlife populations, monitors their health, and is invaluable for saving endangered species. But the high-tech labs needed for this specialized work aren't easy to set up and maintain in extremely remote regions. Through your support, we're investing in innovative, low-cost, emerging molecular technologies and operating a full laboratory run by the local community, right in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. You're making innovative technology accessible to scientists and local communities around the world.
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THE APP THAT SAVES APES
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You can help save orangutans while you shop. Across the Southeast Asian islands of Borneo and Sumatra, orangutan habitats are increasingly impacted by unsustainable palm oil plantations. These gentle red apes are now critically endangered, and some of the solutions to help save them are in the palm of your hand. Download PalmOil Scan, an app that helps you confirm your purchases contain sustainable palm oil from sources that don't threaten wildlife and their habitats. With each scan, you're helping to protect these great apes and the fragile rainforests they call home.
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FINDING NEW STRATEGIES
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With you by our side, we're protecting species like sun bears and tigers that are threatened by the illegal wildlife trade. Conservation begins with people, and our social scientists are working to resolve this problem where it begins—consumer demand. Discover how through your support, and our Asian Rainforest Conservation Hub, we're changing consumer behavior and protecting wildlife from illegal trafficking.
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CONNECTING FOR CONSERVATION
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| As we collaborate with partners to save and protect native wildlife across our Southwest Conservation Hub, including the critically endangered California condor and Peninsular pronghorn, we also look to the first stewards of the land and wildlife, the Kumeyaay people, and our local Indigenous community. Earlier this month, the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians hosted the second annual Indigenous Peoples' Celebration at the Safari Park, where together we celebrated our local Indigenous community, their commitment to wildlife, and their culture. These partners have also named California condor chicks born at the Safari Park, continuing to honor the history we share together, and inspiring people to reconnect with the wildlife around us. All successful conservation starts locally, and your support makes collaborative community partnerships in our own backyard possible. |
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Visit the San Diego Zoo Safari Park throughout the year as we celebrate the last 50 years of life-changing moments, innovation, and impact—and the next 50 years of groundbreaking conservation to come.
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WILDLIFE HEROES
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| You are without a doubt our most important ally, and you are vital to conservation worldwide. Your ongoing monthly support as a Wildlife Hero will make a lifesaving difference for vulnerable wildlife relying on us each and every day. And as a Wildlife Hero, your sustained generosity will allow us to continue conservation efforts and plan for long-term programs that save critically endangered species. |
| Your monthly gift will be put to work immediately to save, protect, and care for wildlife around the globe. |
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