As a member of WCS’s community of supporters myself, I understand the choice you make each year to invest in our work , and I do not take it lightly.
—Alejandro Santo Domingo Chair of the Board
I am so proud of the work WCS does every day, and I hope you are too, because we absolutely could not do it without you. Thank you so much for your support.
—Adam Falk President and CEO
2026 Impact Highlights
WCS IMPACT around the world
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20 million+ km2 of land and sea protected and restored across 55+ countries
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Conserves habitat for more than 40% of the world’s biodiversity
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580+ protected areas WCS helped create since our founding
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480+ local partners including local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and national government agencies
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Most of our scientists, conservationists, animal experts, and other dedicated staff are from the countries where they work 95% of our staff are nationals
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160+ scholarships awarded by WCS to emerging conservation leaders in the last 3 decades
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350+ peer-reviewed scientific publications on average each year
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18,000+ animals cared for at our zoos and aquarium
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Welcomed 3.5 million visitors in 2024
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1.5 million+ students, educators, and families reached with science education programming annually
Where WCS Works
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