Where in the world is the Zoo
Copenhagen Zoo leads and participate in conservation projects around the world. All projects fall within six scientific conservation programmes: five geographical programmes and one thematic programme.
The geographical programmes cover the Zoo's conservation efforts worldwide, focusing on areas where biodiversity is threatened. These regions are South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Oceania.
The thematic programme addresses threats to sustainable animal populations in situ, across or independently of geographical boundaries. Here, we focus on and monitor populations.
Across all programmes, we work to reduce the impact of the five major threats to biodiversity: loss of habitats, overexploitation, pollution, climate change and invasive species. All programmes and projects are also grounded in research, involve collaborations and partnerships, and are closely coordinated with the Zoo's animal population.
Copenhagen Zoo also selects a number of what we call flagship species from the programmes that visitors can see at the Zoo. These are recognisable species with compelling stories to tell. You can discover some of these stories through our regular Zoo Stories sessions, where guests can learn more about the animals, their lives and the challenges they face in the wild. Previous sessions have featured, for example, the Javan leopard.
Copenhagen Zoo and nature conservation
Copenhagen Zoo actively contributes to conservation in Denmark and around the world. Learn more about our conservation work here:
