• The Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo is reducing its own footprint through innovative green practices and construction. And as headquarters of WCS, the Zoo is a campus for international conservation action. As you tour the zoo, many of the world's leading conservationists are huddled in offices behind the scenes.

      What are they working on? Click here to learn how WCS is meeting the 4 Global Challenges to Wildlife.

4 Global Challenges

COMMIT TO A GREEN ACTION

Join the first annual Wildlife Conservation Society Run for the Wild! Run, walk, hop, waddle or slither to the wildest event of the year. Visit wcsrunforthewild.org to register or make your online pledges.

This summer, visit the new exhibit Madagascar! and discover that African island's incredible biodiversity and the Zoo's amazing transformation of its historic Lion House into a "green," eco-friendly exhibit building.

Visit the Eco-Restroom for tips to keep it green…in the bathroom! A recipe for a safe, homemade drain cleaner and ways to save water are displayed in fun graphics on the restroom's walls.

When you're ready to get a new cell phone, recycle your old one at the Zoo. Deposit them in the EcoCell bin located at the Congo Gorilla Forest. The coltan contained in the batteries will be recycled, reducing the demand to mine this element in wildlife habitats.

Recycle your trash. Use the bins located throughout the Zoo for glass, metal, and plastic waste.

The Zoo is easily accessible by public transportation. Reduce your impact on carbon emissions by leaving your car at home and commuting by train and bus instead. If you need to drive, consider car-pooling with friends and neighbors. Bring a crowd!

As part of the Atlantic flyway for many seasonal migrators, New York City and the Zoo grounds are among the nation's best places for bird watching. When you go home, look for birds that share your own skies.

At Riverwalk and throughout the Zoo, keep an eye out for other New York natives-egrets, turtles, ducks, and even a beaver! At home, get to know your own backyard plants and wildlife.

Got a green thumb? At the Butterfly Garden, discover how insects like earthworms, butterflies, and midge flies help keep gardens green and healthy. Also learn about the hazards of pesticides.