Chicago Zoological Society

A Leading Role

The Chicago Zoological Society has long assumed a leading role within the international conservation community. Our commitment to protecting, conserving, and managing threatened and endangered species is expressed through a multitude of programs and initiatives, from in-zoo research projects to field work conducted in locations around the world.

Species Conservation

CZS is active both in evaluating threats to species survival and in developing long-term conservation programs to counter these threats.

Dolphin Research

Our groundbreaking dolphin studies provide information that promotes the well-being of the species both in zoos and in the wild.

Conservation Psychology

By studying the motivational forces that encourage humans to value the natural world, we are better able to promote conservation.

Biocomplexity Network

We are advancing the technology that allows researchers to simulate how human and environmental changes impact ecosystems.

Field Work

To effectively address the threats that endangered species encounter in the wild, we conduct research and field studies within natural habitats and study wild behaviors.