Remembering Kingo
The iconic lowland gorilla, who was featured in international news media and inspired three decades of conservation, has died of old age in the Republic of Congo.
Read More2023 WCS Impact Report
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Conserves habitat for
~50%
of Earth’s biodiversity
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350+
protected areas WCS helped create since our founding
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3.5M
visitors to our zoos and aquarium in 2022
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205
Indigenous community partners
"I have hope because of the incredibly talented and dedicated people who work at WCS—and who support WCS. With their passion and ideas and hard work, I know we can make the change that we need in the world."
President and CEO
Our Favorite Pics of 2023
Our 17 favorite photos released in the past year span the globe. We accomplished so much for nature in 2023, which was only possible because of your support.
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