Wildlife Conservation Society
Logo used since 2015 | |
| Abbreviation | WCS |
|---|---|
| Formation | April 26, 1895 (as New York Zoological Society) |
| Founders | |
| Type | 501(c)(3) non-profit organization |
| Purpose | |
| Headquarters | Bronx Zoo Bronx, New York, United States |
Region | Worldwide |
Chair | Alejandro Santo Domingo |
Vice chair | Hamilton E. James |
Key people | Robb Menzi (Interim President and Chief Executive Officer) |
| Staff | 3,700 |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | New York Zoölogical Society (1895–1993) |
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The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a global 501(c)(3) non-governmental organization, headquartered at the Bronx Zoo in New York City, with a mission to save "wildlife and wild places across the globe". Founded in 1895 as the New York Zoölogical Society (NYZS), the global conservation organization is, as of April 2, 2024, led by Interim President and CEO Robb Menzi. WCS manages four New York City wildlife parks in addition to the Bronx Zoo: the Central Park Zoo, New York Aquarium, Prospect Park Zoo, and Queens Zoo. Together, these parks receive 4 million visitors per year. All these facilities are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). WCS has a global program doing conservation work on the ground in more than 50 countries.