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Citizen Conservation – working together against species extinction. People from animal husbandry, science and civil society save endangered species through conservation breeding.
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The extinction of species is one of the most visible symptoms of the threatening development on earth. The positive news is that everyone can make a tangible contribution to stopping the disaster. The extinction of species is one of the most visible symptoms of the threatening development on earth. The positive news is that everyone can make a tangible contribution to stopping the disaster.
Citizen Conservation brings together people who want to do something. As a coordinated conservation breeding program, Citizen Conservation turns citizens into conservationists, guides, inspires, creates knowledge and saves species from extinction.
News & Features
Time for reinforcement – New Colleague for the Citizen Conservation Team
A fish woman for amphibians and reptiles: Julia Bindl joined the CC team as species manager in April 2025.
Citizen conservation against bans on keeping dangerous animals
In North Rhine-Westphalia, the restrictive Dangerous Animals Act is to be extended or even tightened. Citizen Conservation opposes this in the interests of species, animal and…
Reopening of the terrarium at Leipzig Zoo with CC
Snip, snip: The venerable terrarium in the heart of Leipzig Zoo was reopened on 26 September 2025 after undergoing complete renovation, with a festive ceremony. Present before and…
The European Zoo Community in Łódź
Once a year, Europe's zoo community meets at the EAZA conference for five days of intensive exchange. More than 1,000 people made the pilgrimage to Łódź, Poland, this year to…
Citizen Conservation at the 61st Annual Meeting of the DGHT in Bonn
Nearly 200 herpetologists and terrarium enthusiasts gathered in Bonn for the annual DGHT conference – for networking and professional exchange
One year of Amphibium – the Story behind the scenery
To mark the first anniversary of the Amphibium at Hanover Adventure Zoo, Darwin & Goliath magazine tells the whole story from its inception to the first interim results.
CC at the annual conference of zoos
'Committed to the national objective of species protection' – also through the work of Citizen Conservation
Annual report 2024
The CC appearance in the new Amphibium at Hanover Adventure Zoo was just one of the highlights of an eventful year.
Bintan gourami
The Bintan gourami is a specialized labyrinth fish from the endangered peat swamp forests of Southeast Asia. Hidden in acidic jungle streams, it is representative of a…
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The fight against species extinction is a task for society as a whole. Everyone can join in and make a tangible contribution.
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The fight against species extinction is a task for society as a whole. Everyone can join in and make a tangible contribution.