Animal population overview 2/2025 – Breeding by the numbers
With the cut-off date of 1 November 2025, CC once again presented its half-yearly inventory overview. The conclusion: it is growing and thriving! And: there is still much to be done.
News from the Citizen Conservation Blog
True crime in the mountains
A crime story with a happy ending – hopefully. Around 50 Alpine Salamanders fell victim to a crime and could now lay the foundation for saving the ‘Amphibian of the Year 2026’.
CC calendar 2026 – species conservation month by month
The first CC calendar is now available. It focuses on twelve endangered species – species conservation right on your own wall!
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 public protection.
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 during the event:…
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 exchange ideas.