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Wildlife Conservation Society
Conservation organization in New York City / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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, that states its mission as saving "wildlife and wild places across the globe".[2] Founded in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society (NYZS), the global conservation organization is, as of April 2, 2024, led by Interim President and CEO Robb Menzi.[3] 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.[4] All of the New York City facilities are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).[5] WCS has a global program doing conservation work on the ground in more than 50 countries[6].[citation needed]
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Abbreviation | WCS |
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Formation | April 26, 1895; 129 years ago (1895-04-26) (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[1] |
Website | www |
Formerly called | New York Zoological Society (1895–1993) |